America's premature birth problem Infant mortality rates in the U.S. are high relative to other industrialized countries. But one hospital in Texas may have figured out how to reduce infant deaths, in part by putting more clinics closer to the women who need prenatal care. A look at the factors that may lead to better births.Midmorning, November 6, 2009
Masks for health care workers in short supply The Centers for Disease Control says health care workers should wear a specific kind of facemask designed to protect them from the H1N1 virus and state officials are scrambling to respond to federal guidelines as Minnesota's supply of the masks is running out.November 5, 2009
Thousands rally to protest health care bill Rep. Michele Bachmann led several thousand conservatives in a rally against the Democrats' health care reform at the Capitol Thursday.November 5, 2009
AARP endorses House's health care bill AARP, a group that represents 40 million seniors, Thursday endorsed the House health care reform bill. The endorsement comes two days before House members are expected to vote on the bill.November 5, 2009
Dr. Michael Osterholm answers questions about the H1N1 flu Minnesota health officials are reporting three more deaths from H1N1 flu and another death from a flu-like illness that wasn't confirmed as H1N1. However, the number of schools reporting outbreaks dropped considerably in the past week. Dr. Michael Osterholm joins Midday to discuss the latest news about H1N1 and to take listener questions about the flu.Midday, November 5, 2009
Four more flu deaths reported, school outbreaks wane Four more deaths have been linked to the flu in Minnesota, but the number of schools reporting outbreaks dropped considerably in the past week, health officials said Wednesday.November 4, 2009
Cat in Iowa tests positive for H1N1 flu virus State officials in Iowa have confirmed a case of H1N1 in a cat, the first known instance of a cat contracting the virus from people.November 4, 2009
Plastic bag recycling effort begins in Duluth Two environmental organizations are kicking off an effort Wednesday to bring plastic bag recycling and recycling receptacles for cans and bottles to grocery stores in Duluth.November 4, 2009
Wis., Minn. brief public on new St. Croix bridge Back-to-back meetings will provide
Wisconsin and Minnesota residents with an update on the long-planned St. Croix River bridge project.November 4, 2009
Minn. counties planning vaccinations clinics for kids Minnesota counties are ironing out the final details on public vaccination clinics for kids that could begin as early as Nov. 16. The doses will only be available to children aged 9 and under.November 4, 2009
Corroding Williams sewage treatment plant concerns town A sewage treatment plant in a small northern Minnesota town is failing and threatens to dump thousands of gallons of raw sewage into Lake of the Woods.November 3, 2009
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