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Revolutionary sickle cell therapy treatments are available. But at over $1 million, confusion over access persists
The FDA approved two new gene therapies for sickle cell two months ago. The treatment could be a cure for more than 1,500 Minnesotans with sickle cell disease.
Scratch cooking, local ingredients serve up a school lunch revolution in Minnesota
A steady stream of funding from last year’s school meals legislation is helping remake the way lunch is done across Minnesota. At schools like Roseville High, the shift away from heat-and-serve is delicious.
Many cities have anti-crime laws. The DOJ says one in Minnesota harmed people with mental illness
Hundreds of U.S. communities have enacted “crime-free” laws encouraging and allowing landlords to evict tenants after repeated calls to police or for emergency services. Proponents say the laws help reduce crime, but the U.S. Department of Justice last year found Anoka, Minn., used its ordinance to illegally discriminate against people with mental illnesses. 
Do your kids want a dog? Science may be on their side
Kids who have dogs get significantly more physical activity, compared to kids who don't. Researchers followed 600 children over three years, and found young girls got the biggest exercise boost.
Senate leader Dziedzic says she’ll leave top post amid health complications
DFL Sen. Kari Dziedzic of Minneapolis says the cancer she battled during last year’s legislative session has returned. At the start of a new session, she plans to step back from leadership once her caucus names her replacement.