AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMeasles Watch: Minnesota’s case count has reached 42, with recent infections concentrated in Todd and Fillmore counties. Health officials urge vaccination as the virus spreads easily through the air. Transplant Research: University of Minnesota researchers report that pig kidneys frozen for up to a year regained function after thawing and transplant into pigs. The study is a preprint and has not yet been peer-reviewed. Rural Care: Perham Health plans a $71.1 million expansion, including new surgery and emergency department space, to meet growing regional demand. Health Coverage: In a Minnesota Senate debate, Peggy Flanagan said federal budget cuts could leave 170,000 Minnesotans without healthcare; Michele Tafoya defended the bill. Paid Leave: More than 100,000 Minnesotans have applied for benefits since the state’s paid family and medical leave program launched in January, while questions remain about how it is working for workers and employers. PFAS Concerns: Contaminated drinking water is a campaign issue in the east metro, where five of Hastings’ six municipal wells exceed federal PFAS limits.
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