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May 18, 2023 5:30 AM

Minnesota is getting $60.5 million in e-cigarette settlement

Minnesota is getting $60.5 million in its e-cigarette settlement from Juul and Altria. Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison unveiled details of the settlement Wednesday.

by Mark Zdechlik

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May 17, 2023 5:10 PM

The abortion pill mifepristone has another day in federal court

While a Supreme Court order continues to ensure the drug is still widely available, the issue returned Wednesday to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals as lawyers for both sides urged the court to act.

by Becky Sullivan

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May 17, 2023 3:54 PM

Far-reaching ban on ‘forever chemicals’ set to become Minnesota law

The law will be named for Amara Strande, who died of cancer last month at age 20 after urging lawmakers to enact a ban on PFAS.

by Kirsti Marohn

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May 17, 2023 1:37 PM

Beyond the 'abortion pill': Real-life experiences of individuals taking mifepristone

Ahead of oral arguments in a federal appeals court over access to mifepristone, more than 150 people shared stories with NPR about how they used the medication — and how it changed their lives.

by Becky Sullivan and Selena Simmons-Duffin

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May 17, 2023 12:45 PM

Queer Youth Resilience & Mental Health

Queer teens and young adults are experiencing a rise in LGBTQ+ discrimination. What’s the impact on their mental health and what supports their wellbeing? MPR News shares a one-hour broadcast special hosted by Kimberly Adams, “Call to Mind: Queer Youth Resilience & Mental Health.”

by Jessica Bari

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May 16, 2023 5:12 PM

Walz signs $240 million lead pipe removal bill

Minnesota lawmakers are committing hundreds of millions of dollars to get lead out of drinking water throughout Minnesota. But Minneapolis, with 47,000 private lead service lines, estimates it will take much more money to take care of all of them.

by Michelle Wiley

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May 16, 2023 10:28 AM

Final votes expected this week on bill to make marijuana legal in Minnesota

A House-Senate panel has resolved differences on the bill to decriminalize possession of marijuana starting in August and allow for retail sales sometime in 2024.

by Brian Bakst

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May 16, 2023 8:10 AM

Northern, central Minnesota under air quality alert until Tuesday afternoon

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert until 4 p.m. Tuesday for northern and central Minnesota.

by Dan Kraker

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May 16, 2023 4:28 AM

Life-saving or stigmatizing? Parents wrestle with obesity treatment options for kids

New weight-loss medications and bariatric surgery have the potential to spare children health and social problems. But some parents think they're sending kids the wrong message about their bodies.

by Yuki Noguchi