After a long winter, spring is finally here, and with it comes a certain kind of energy. After months of slower rhythms, heavier foods, and limited sunlight, there’s a natural shift toward lightness, movement, and renewal. You might feel it in the urge to open windows, declutter your home, or set new goals. Your body […]
Health + Wellness
Find stories and resources by some of the state’s top Black physicians that aim to address current disparities in prevention and treatment within our communities.
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269 scholarships aim to boost Africa’s cancer care workforce
Merck Foundation oncology scholarships award 269 fellowships to healthcare workers from 34 African and Asian countries to expand cancer care and train new specialists.
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Hunger Strikers Give Hennepin County a Deadline on HERC
HERC incinerator North Minneapolis closure is being demanded by hunger strikers and residents as a former EPA scientist confirms significantly higher cancer risk near the facility.
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Where does your premium dollar go? See how health insurance spends your money
Where does insurance premium money go? See how your dollar is divided between medical care, admin costs, taxes and community reinvestment.
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A clinical perspective on common health conditions affecting Black women
Black women’s health disparities impact research, treatment and care for conditions like fibroids, menopause and PCOS.
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Second annual make hunger history summit
The Second Harvest Make Hunger History Summit brought together hunger relief leaders working to reduce food insecurity across Minnesota.
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ABC wraps month-long campaign screening thousands for heart risks nationwide
Cardiologists are urging renewed attention to Black heart health disparities as cardiovascular disease continues to impact Black Americans at higher rates.
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What the pot remembers
Pot likker Black food history explores how the nutrient-rich broth from simmered greens represents survival, healing and ancestral legacy in Black kitchens.
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African American foods that nourish body and soul
Black diaspora foods nutrition explores collard greens, rice, hibiscus, and sweet potatoes as cultural staples rooted in history and rich in health benefits.
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Service providers double down on mutual support during ICE surge
Community groups report reduced turnout and growing need as ICE activity disrupts food access, harm-reduction services, and outreach across the Twin Cities.
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ICE hospital presence alarms Hennepin staff, patients
HCMC workers say ICE presence inside the hospital is disrupting care, violating privacy, and deterring patients from seeking medical treatment.
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Black Medicaid patients face deadly delays in opioid treatment
Medicaid delays opioid treatment for Black patients, leaving many without access to life-saving medications, a new national study found.
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Hunger strike escalates opposition to HERC pollution
The Zero Burn Coalition announced a hunger strike as part of an escalating push for HERC incinerator closure in North Minneapolis.
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Ashly who? Skin protection in harsh winters
Winter skincare tips for melanin-rich skin highlight affordable routines that protect moisture, reduce dryness, and support healthy glow.
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Five food resolutions for the New Year
Five food resolutions for 2026 focus on eating local, supporting nearby producers, and building healthier, more sustainable habits.
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Our Most-Read, Most-Shared, Most-Impactful Stories of 2025
s we enter 2026, the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder reflects on the 15 stories that defined 2025, from urgent breaking news to culture, community, and accountability reporting.
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Alliance Wellness Center Offers Treatment for Opioid Use
Alliance Wellness Center offers daily methadone dosing to help Twin Cities residents manage opioid withdrawal, reduce overdose risk, and rebuild stability through treatment and support.
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Turning Point offers treatment for Black Minnesotans facing opioid crisis
Turning Point in North Minneapolis provides walk-in assessments and culturally specific opioid treatment designed to respond quickly when help is needed most.
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Where help is always open: MARI Safe Station
The MARI Safe Station in Minneapolis provides a walk-in, low-barrier space where people struggling with addiction can receive support, recovery connections, and harm-reduction resources.
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Vaccines to keep you safe this holiday season
Health experts recommend several vaccines ahead of holiday travel and gatherings as Covid-19, flu, and RSV infections rise across the country.