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Marijuana, cannabis, hemp: Why Minnesota is choosing its words carefully

Marijuana, cannabis, hemp: Why Minnesota is choosing its words carefully

What’s in a name? To paraphrase Shakespeare, a bud by any other word would smell as sweet. Legislators and businesspeople around the state are changing the words they use to talk about cannabis as it becomes legal for adult use.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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State Medicaid offices target dead people’s homes to recoup their health care costs

State Medicaid offices target dead people’s homes to recoup their health care costs

Many Americans rely on Medicaid when fighting diseases. But there’s a catch. Often, states try to recoup the costs after the recipients die. That could mean a big bill — even the sale of their homes.
by The Associated Press

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A simple blood test can detect colorectal cancer early, study finds

A simple blood test can detect colorectal cancer early, study finds

At a time when colorectal cancer is rising, researchers say a blood test can detect 83 percent of people with the disease. If the FDA approves it the test would be another screening tool for early detection.
by Allison Aubrey

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Class of COVID: For Minnesota high school seniors, pandemic taught lessons in struggle, perseverance

Class of COVID: For Minnesota high school seniors, pandemic taught lessons in struggle, perseverance

Friday marks four years since Gov. Tim Walz announced the state’s first COVID-19 school closings. Students who entered high school in 2020 saw their entire experience shaped by the pandemic. Those graduating this spring say their high school years are a tale of resilience in a harsh time.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Olivia Rodrigo concertgoers got a show — and free emergency contraceptives

Olivia Rodrigo concertgoers got a show — and free emergency contraceptives

As part of an initiative for reproductive health care access, advocacy groups handed out emergency contraception pills and condoms to fans at the Olivia Rodrigo concert in St. Louis on Tuesday night.
by Diba Mohtasham

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Doctor responds to Allina’s planned shuttering of pediatric services at Mercy Hospital Fridley

Doctor responds to Allina’s planned shuttering of pediatric services at Mercy Hospital Fridley

Allina cites declining pediatric patient volume and high renovation costs of operating rooms as part of the rationale. The decision could mean job loss for providers and disrupted patient care.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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