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Canadian fires trigger southern Minnesota air quality alert

Canadian fires trigger southern Minnesota air quality alert

Affected area include the Twin Cities, St. Cloud, Mankato, Marshall, Willmar, Hutchinson, Ortonville, and the Upper Sioux and Prairie Island Tribal nations. Conditions are expected to improve over the weekend.
by MPR News Staff

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Researchers: Heat illnesses send teens, younger adults to ERs more than others

Researchers: Heat illnesses send teens, younger adults to ERs more than others

When the heat arrives, health officials usually warn of the dangers to the elderly and young, but new research suggests another group may be at risk as well: people age 15 to 34 -- particularly boys and young men.
by Matt Sepic

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End-of-life doulas help patients, families lean into death

The term "death doulas" refers to an emerging trend in palliative care. Similar to birth doulas, end-of-life doulas (as they are also called) provide emotional support and tend to patients' nonmedical needs. Two death doulas talk about their journeys and why nonmedical support is needed in end-of-life care.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Minnesota to see first CBD, hemp regulations in budget bill

Minnesota to see first CBD, hemp regulations in budget bill

As the hemp and CBD industry takes shape in Minnesota, state lawmakers and industry advocates are going through some growing pains. Regulations worked into a budget bill awaiting Gov. Tim Walz' signature concern some in the nascent, but fast-growing industry.
by Nina Moini

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