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…
The Shadow of the Sprayer: How a Toxic Herbicide is Permeating Wayne County
By Investigative Staff In the quiet, pine-forested landscape of Wayne County, Mississippi, a silent health crisis is unfolding. Home to approximately 20,000 residents, the county is defined by its sprawling agricultural fields and timberland. Yet,…
The Silent Epidemic: Inside the Hidden Toll of Paraquat in Wayne County
By Investigative Staff WAYNESBORO, Miss. — Tucked into the quiet, pine-forested southeast corner of Mississippi, the town of Waynesboro is a place defined by its rhythms of agriculture and community. Home to approximately 20,000 residents, the county is…