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In their own image: Native Americans share stories of recovery

In their own image: Native Americans share stories of recovery

The Mash-ka-wisen treatment center held its 40th annual Celebration on Sobriety Powwow Saturday in Sawyer, Minn. MPR News photojournalists attended the powwow and helped people take self-portraits and share their stories of recovery.
by Evan Frost and Lacey Young

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MN Health: Backlog of elder mistreatment cases cleared

Minnesota Health Department officials said Wednesday the agency is caught up on complaints tied to elder and vulnerable adult mistreatment. Reports earlier of a massive backlog brought a rebuke from the state legislative auditor.
by MPR News Staff

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MN Health: Measles confirmed in Hennepin County child

MN Health: Measles confirmed in Hennepin County child

The 5-year-old became ill after returning from international travel to a region where measles is common, the state Health Department said. In 2017, Minnesota suffered its largest measles outbreak in nearly 30 years.
by MPR News Staff

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Genetic tests can hurt your chances of getting some types of insurance

Genetic tests can hurt your chances of getting some types of insurance

Federal law keeps insurers from using genetic test results when pricing and issuing health insurance. But the tests might keep you from being able to get life insurance or a long-term-care policy.
by Michelle Andrews

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