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Supreme Court upholds South Carolina’s ban on Medicaid funds for Planned Parenthood

1 day ago | mprnews.org | Nina Totenberg

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed South Carolina to bar Planned Parenthood's access to federal Medicaid funding for non-abortion services. The decision allows states to ban the organization from getting Medicaid reimbursements for cancer screenings and other care not related to abortion.
New Timberwolves, Lynx owners look to usher in new era

2 days ago | mprnews.org | Clay Masters |Ngoc Bui

Create an account or log in to save stories. Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez have finally gotten the seal of approval to take over as owners of the Minnesota Lynx and Timberwolves. It marks the end of a more than 30-year era under Glen Taylor. The approval by the NBA board of governors came Tuesday and comes on the heels of an NBA draft that could bring some fresh talent to the Wolves.
How hot is too hot for kids to play outside?

2 days ago | mprnews.org | Adam Bearne

Create an account or log in to save stories. Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. The heatwave baking millions of people across the country has some parents asking this: Is it safe for my kids to play outside? With school out, children are spending more time at home or at summer camps. Plus, there's always youth sports and younger children going to daycare.
The good news (154 million deaths avoided) and bad news about childhood vaccines

3 days ago | mprnews.org | Gabrielle Emanuel

Create an account or log in to save stories. Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. How do you save the lives of over 150 million children? The answer: Childhood vaccinations. Just over 50 years ago, the World Health Organization launched its Essential Programme on Immunization. Since then, vaccination rates have improved dramatically and researchers estimate that 4.4 billion people have been reached and 154 million childhood deaths have been avoided.
Sen. Murkowski on why she's having more talks than ever on the state of democracy

3 days ago | mprnews.org | Juana Summers |Ashley Brown |Tyler Bartlam
Jewish students at Minnesota universities will have additional support this fall

4 days ago | mprnews.org | Nina Moini |Aleesa Kuznetsov

Israel has opened a new front with Iran. But the war in Gaza is still raging on. The latest there, the Israeli military said it recovered the remains of three hostages over the weekend. Overall, more than half the hostages have been returned in ceasefire agreements or other deals. Eight have been rescued alive and Israeli forces have recovered dozens of bodies. Israel’s retaliatory offensive has killed over 55,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
U of M prof sees 'changes and continuities' in Iran as Israeli attacks continue

6 days ago | mprnews.org | Lisa Ryan |Ngoc Bui

Create an account or log in to save stories. Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. Iran’s supreme leader is facing threats from Israel as Iranian strikes on June 20 wounded over 200. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump is weighing what role the U.S. will have.
Heat kicks into high gear after storms move through state

1 week ago | mprnews.org | Cathy Wurzer |Lukas Levin

Create an account or log in to save stories. Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. Thunderstorms and rain hit the state this week, and behind them comes thick heat. “Listeners should take precautions this weekend,” said climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley. Heat index values or what the temperature will “feel” like could be as high as 105 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. According to Seeley that heat isn’t just affecting Minnesota.
Biggest turnout ever expected for Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth

1 week ago | mprnews.org | Cathy Wurzer |Lukas Levin

Thousands of racers are making final preparations before the three races for the annual Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. Organizer Zach Schneider said this year is the largest amount of registrations they’ve seen. “Last year we had over 17,500 hit the finish line. We expect, with the registration numbers, that will top that this year by a couple hundred,” he said.
Minnesota religious leaders call for end to political violence

1 week ago | mprnews.org | Mark Zdechlik

Nearly a week after the shootings that killed House DFL leader Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, clergy from several religions gathered at the State Capitol Friday to urge an end to political violence“Our Lord, we ask you to restore calm and peace and tranquility to our beloved state, to our beloved country, and into all of our hearts,” offered Imam Asad Zaman of the Muslim American Society of Minnesota.