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Growth amid 'ambiguous loss': How the pandemic has changed us

Growth amid 'ambiguous loss': How the pandemic has changed us

The pandemic has made it common for people to have endured extraordinarily difficult circumstances and lost something or someone dear to them. Without any sense of closure, that can be hard to deal with.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Epidemiologist Michael Osterholm reflects on three years of COVID-19 and looks toward the future

Epidemiologist Michael Osterholm reflects on three years of COVID-19 and looks toward the future

Three years ago, Gov. Tim Walz called for Minnesotans to “shelter in place” because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan was to flatten the curve, or decrease the number of people who were infected all at once so hospitals and ICUs were not totally overwhelmed. Today, there have been more than 1.7 million documented cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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It's not just Adderall: The number of drugs in short supply rose by 30 percent last year

It's not just Adderall: The number of drugs in short supply rose by 30 percent last year

A total of 295 types of drugs — everything from sedatives to children's flu medicine — were in short supply in 2022, according to a new report from the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security.
by Emily Olson

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Medicaid renewals are starting. Those who don't reenroll could get kicked off

Medicaid renewals are starting. Those who don't reenroll could get kicked off

With a pandemic-era rule expiring this month, people on Medicaid will have to re-qualify to keep their coverage. Language barriers, housing instability and computer literacy could stand in their way.
by Maria Godoy

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FAQ: What are DFL lawmakers proposing next on abortion?

FAQ: What are DFL lawmakers proposing next on abortion?

DFLers at the Capitol are taking another pass at Minnesota’s abortion restrictions and working to set up legal protections against other state’s bans. Here’s what you need to know.
by Dana Ferguson and Michelle Wiley

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'Do I really need to floss?' and other common questions about dental care

'Do I really need to floss?' and other common questions about dental care

We asked experts to answer five questions about how to properly care for your teeth. Here's what they said about finding a dentist, whitening your teeth at home, and whether daily flossing is necessary.
by Aja Drain and Sylvie Douglis

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