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EPA says 'further actions' needed to protect human health from nitrate in southeast Minnesota
Environmental groups petitioned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, saying nitrate in the groundwater in southeast Minnesota’s karst region — largely from fertilizer and manure applied to crop land — poses an imminent danger to human health.
Are you tired of family drama?
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with three therapists about how early family experiences shape us, and how to disentangle ourselves from the pain, hurt and conflict of dysfunctional family relationships.
Syphilis among newborns continues to rise. Pregnant moms need treatment, CDC says
Unless mothers are treated during pregnancy, newborns can sicken, die or face lifelong disabilities. The CDC is urging public health providers to connect more people to testing and medication.
Adam Johnson's 'freak' hockey death sparks debate over neck protection
Adam Johnson, the 29-year-old hockey player who died nine days ago when his neck was cut by a skate blade, is being remembered Monday at a celebration of life in Hibbing, Minn. Johnson's death has sparked debate over whether neck laceration protectors should be required equipment, especially for young players.
Tyson recalls 30,000 pounds of chicken nuggets after metal pieces were found inside
Some of the brand's fully cooked and breaded chicken Fun Nuggets may be contaminated, the U.S. Agriculture Department said. One minor injury has been linked to consumption of the product.
Winter is coming. Here's how to spot — and treat — signs of seasonal depression
Many Americans experience some kind of winter blues. But in some cases, symptoms can rise to the level of clinical depression. Here's what to know about SAD and the natural therapy that can help.
 Rollout of all-terrain trackchairs broadens access to state parks
If you use a wheelchair it can be a challenge to get out into the woods. But that is changing. The Minnesota DNR introduced five all-terrain trackchairs in some state parks last summer. Now 13 state parks offer the caterpillar-tracked chairs, allowing guests to range much further.