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• Advocacy group names South Kawishiwi sixth-most endangered river in U.S.
  The South Kawishiwi River, which flows through the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota, is sixth on American Rivers' list of America's Most Endangered Rivers of 2013.The Daily Circuit, April 17, 2013
• Lawmakers say FDA fell short in policing pharmacy
  House lawmakers said Tuesday that the Food and Drug Administration had numerous opportunities over nearly a decade to stop the Massachusetts pharmacy responsible for a deadly meningitis outbreak that has killed more than 50 Americans.April 16, 2013
• Colic may be linked with migraines, research says
  The distressing nonstop crying in babies with colic is often blamed on tummy trouble, but a new study says the problem could be linked with migraine headaches in at least some infants.April 16, 2013
• Local doctor sees Syria's health crisis firsthand
  Local physician Dr. Wael Khouli recently visited his native Syria to help with humanitarian medical relief efforts. Khoulia saw firsthand that hospitals and doctors in Syria are being targeted by both sides.The Daily Circuit, April 16, 2013
• Flint Hills, environmental groups settle on plans for refinery upgrade
  Flint Hills Resources has agreed to incorporate energy efficiency and emissions restrictions into a $400 million plan to upgrade its refinery in Rosemount as part of a settlement with two environmental groups.April 16, 2013
• Ask Dr. Hallberg: Chlamydia cases rising in Minn.
  MPR's regular medical analyst Jon Hallberg joined Tom Crann on All Things Considered to discuss the rising number of chlamydia cases in Minnesota.April 16, 2013
• Pollution agency probing major manure spill
  The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is investigating what caused a major manure spill at a Fillmore County dairy farm, officials said Tuesday.April 16, 2013
• Snowiest Twin Cities April in 11 years
  Looking back at Minnesota Climate Working Group data, it appears that this will go down as the snowiest April in 11 years. And Duluth has broken a record for the snowiest February-through-April period in recorded history.April 16, 2013
• Patenting genes: Justices tackle big health issue
  The Supreme Court seemed worried Monday about the idea of companies patenting human genes in a case that could profoundly reshape the multibillion-dollar biomedical industry and U.S. research in the fight against diseases like breast and ovarian cancer.April 16, 2013
• What happened to the poached walleye?
  So far authorities have not found any evidence that tens of thousands of poached fish have ended up on dinner plates at Minnesota restaurants.April 15, 2013
• Science of empathy continues to evolve
  Evidence shows that empathy is wired into our brains evolutionarily, biochecmically and neurologically. Two scientists join us to discuss the latest research on empathy.The Daily Circuit, April 15, 2013
• 21 more people charged over fish poaching in Minn.
  More than 40 people now face charges in Minnesota's worst fish black marketing case in the last 20 years, state and tribal officials said Monday.April 15, 2013
• HCMC supports mom, infant mental health
  An outpatient program at Hennepin County Medical Center opens Monday to help pregnant women and new mothers who are experiencing mental health problems.April 15, 2013
• 'Spring' snowfall records tumble
  This spring is seriously turning into a mental health challenge for most Minnesotans. "Reluctant" doesn't even begin to describe this "spring" in Minnesota anymore. But there are some silver linings, in the Updraft blog. Above, shoveling snow at Target Field last week.April 15, 2013
• Winter weather warnings, advisories updated
  The mixed precipitation in the Twin Cities metro area will continue for a while this afternoon before changing over to all rain. As a result, the Winter Weather Advisory for the metro area has been extended until 4 p.m.April 15, 2013

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