January 2026 - Health officials across the United States are reporting an unexpectedly large and early surge in norovirus cases, prompting concerns from doctors,...
The Alliance Wellness Center has opened a groundbreaking facility in St. Paul to address the unique needs of young East African women battling drug addiction. Yussuf Shafie, the founder, stressed the importance of culturally competent and trauma-informed professionals to assist these women, who often grapple with stigma, social isolation, and family neglect.
In a recent study from the University of Minnesota, researchers uncovered that workers in critical occupations, including healthcare and food service, were more likely to die during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study, published in the American Journal of Public Health, focused on the "excess mortality rate" of Minnesota workers in these critical roles.