Health Care

The recognition of a Kettle River first responder's efforts illustrates the balancing act between passion for their mission and funding woes.

The rally highlighted the importance of budgetary decisions this session that would affect providers and disabled people in their ability to get the care they need.

Thirteen states, including Minnesota, cover weight loss medications for obesity treatments through Medicaid, according to Kaiser's 2025 Medicaid budget survey.

The trauma system ensures seriously injured patients quickly get care at hospitals that can meet their needs. Grand Itasca has also been designated a Primary Stroke Center.

A new statewide research project created by the Legislature is connecting the dots in trying to make health care affordable for everyone.

The bill limits permitted uses of AI to services such as transcribing and documenting sessions. A human therapist would then have to review the documents created by AI.

Survey results indicate around 116,000 more Minnesotans went without health insurance in 2025 than they did in 2023.

Launch North from the Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging will host events in Duluth, Grand Rapids, International Falls and Cloquet, where health care careers will be the topic.

A five-year maternal mortality report by the Minnesota Department of Health found 95% of maternal deaths in the state were preventable.

In tandem with the Rural Health Transformation Fund, Republicans in Congress passed sweeping Medicaid cuts set to kick in this year.