July 25, 2001 - Last week's announcement that Allina Health System will split its health plan, Medica, from its hospitals and clinics has some state officials calling for a closer look at the state's health care system. In the early nineties, the government began encouraging consolidation of health care services. Some observers say it is time to revive that policy discussion. Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Scheck reports...
July 25, 2001 - This week in Duluth, local government officials, university extension agents, and others working on development in rural areas of the world have been meeting and exchanging ideas. This afternoon they heard from Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura. Minnesota Public Radio's Stephanie Hemphill reports.
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July 31, 2001 - Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Korey Stringer was hospitalized today for severe heat dehydration following the team's first full pads practice at their Mankato training camp. It's not yet known when he'll recover enough to return to practice. Yesterday, Stringer and defensive tackle Fred Robbins had to sit out the afternoon session because of heat exhaustion. Today's heat index neared 110 degrees. Doug Casa is an athletic trainer at the University of Conneticut. He says the heat can affect even the most well trained athletes:
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August 6, 2001 - Some 500 Red Lake Reservation families are on a waiting list to move into tribal homes. Many have been on the list for years. Now Tribal housing officials are teaming up with the US military to try to solve at least part of the problem, with the help of an organization called Operation Walking Shield. Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Robertson reports...
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