Skating Against the Grain: How Roller Derby Became a Laboratory for Gender Inclusion
This story was originally reported by Kate Sosin of The 19th. The following is an expanded examination of the history, policy, and cultural friction surrounding gender identity in the world of roller derby. For Juniper Simonis, the memory of a humid…
Beyond the Classroom: Why Pediatricians Are Calling for a Resurgence of Recess
For generations, the image of schoolyard play—the chaotic joy of tag, the rhythmic thumping of basketballs, and the shouts of children navigating the social dynamics of the playground—was considered a fundamental right of childhood. However, in the…
Bridging the Gap: Innovative Pilot Program Tackles Rural Lung Cancer Screening Disparities
Originally published by The Daily Yonder, this report examines a transformative shift in preventative healthcare for rural Minnesota. In the quiet corridors of rural medical clinics, a silent epidemic is being fought with a deceptively simple tool: a…
Data Overreach or Modernization? The CPSC’s Controversial Push for Millions of Patient Records
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the American healthcare sector, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)—a federal agency historically tasked with the relatively narrow mission of tracking hazards like faulty coffeemakers and unsafe lawn…
The Silent Spring: Navigating the Surge of Lyme Disease in an Era of Climate Change
As the frost of winter recedes and the landscape turns green, millions of Americans are drawn outdoors to enjoy the warming weather. However, this seasonal migration coincides with a rising biological threat: a booming population of ticks capable of…
The Affordability Crisis: Examining the Sharp Decline in Minnesota’s Health Insurance Enrollment
The landscape of American healthcare is currently navigating a period of significant volatility. In Minnesota, a state long heralded for its robust approach to public health coverage, the stability of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace, known as…
Shadow Over the Valley: The Rising Correlation Between Pesticide Use and Cancer in North Dakota
By Investigative Staff The Red River Valley, a sprawling, fertile expanse stretching across eastern North Dakota, is the backbone of the state’s agricultural economy. Renowned for its high-yield corn and soybean production, this region serves as a…
A Critical Crossroads: Minnesota Lawmakers Race to Save Hennepin County Medical Center from Financial Collapse
As the May 18 deadline for the Minnesota legislative session rapidly approaches, the fate of Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC)—the state’s busiest Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma center—hangs in the balance. Amidst a deepening financial crisis…
Backyard Neighbors: Navigating the Delicate Balance of Coexisting with Spring Wildlife
As the frost recedes across the northern United States and the landscape turns green, the arrival of spring signals more than just the return of warmer temperatures. It marks the peak of the wildlife nursery season, a time when backyard gardens, front…
The Wild Next Door: Navigating the Delicate Art of Human-Wildlife Coexistence
In the quiet, tree-lined suburbs of Eagan, Minnesota, a seasonal ritual unfolds each spring that bridges the divide between modern residential life and the raw, untamed cycles of nature. For the past four years, a female mallard—affectionately dubbed…
