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Iowa abortion providers dismiss legal challenge against state's strict law now that it's in effect

Iowa abortion providers dismiss legal challenge against state's strict law now that it's in effect

Iowa abortion providers are opting to dismiss their lawsuit against the state since the Iowa Supreme Court allowed a strict abortion law to be enforced. The suit’s dismissal Thursday comes weeks after the law took effect, prohibiting most abortions after about six weeks and before many women know they are pregnant.
by The Associated Press

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Who applied for social equity business licenses in Minnesota, by the numbers

Who applied for social equity business licenses in Minnesota, by the numbers

Hundreds of entrepreneurs, cultivators and retailers are eagerly waiting to find out if they’ll be able to source, grow and sell recreational marijuana in Minnesota by next year.
by Gracie Stockton and Cari Spencer

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Bird flu restrictions cause heartache for 4-H kids unable to show off livestock at fairs across U.S.

Bird flu restrictions cause heartache for 4-H kids unable to show off livestock at fairs across U.S.

States have tightened restrictions on dairy cows following the bird flu outbreak that has spread to millions of poultry flocks nationwide and nearly 200 dairy herds across 13 U.S. states since March. 
by The Associated Press

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COVID-19 cases rise across Indian Country

COVID-19 cases rise across Indian Country

Despite high vaccination rates early on in the pandemic, tribal communities have fallen behind. Many tribal nations and health care providers have shifted their focus away from COVID-19 to preventative services and treating chronic conditions.

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COVID-19 activity continues to increase in Minnesota over last 8 weeks

COVID-19 activity continues to increase in Minnesota over last 8 weeks

In the week ending Aug. 3, 218 Minnesotans were admitted to hospitals throughout the state with COVID-19, according to the Minnesota Department of Health’s most recent data. This is the eighth consecutive week of increasing COVID hospitalizations, starting from a low point of 58 admissions in the first week of June.
by Craig Helmstetter

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After health care attacks, tech giants will help small hospitals with cyber defenses

After health care attacks, tech giants will help small hospitals with cyber defenses

As small and rural hospitals struggle against cyber attacks, a federally brokered deal will allow them to access free and discounted cybersecurity services. Experts say it may not be enough.
by Aaron Bolton

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Medicare negotiated drug prices for the first time. Here’s what it got

Medicare negotiated drug prices for the first time. Here’s what it got

The White House is set to announce how much it was able to save on Medicare drug prices. It's the first time the federal program has negotiated lower prices with the pharmaceutical industry.
by Sydney Lupkin and Asma Khalid

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