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Researchers are using technology and citizen scientists to track Minnesota’s bird populations. Then, new concerns about the state’s logging practices. And, the Leech Lake Band sues two big businesses, alleging contamination. [Read Transcript...]
In 1896, Dr. Orianna McDaniel became the first female physician hired by the state of Minnesota to work in its new bacteriology lab. [Read Transcript...]
In today's stories, a military celebration in Washington DC is countered with protests around the country, including here in Minnesota. Researchers urge long COVID patients to enroll in a new study. And, Amtrak's new route outperforms expectations. [Read Transcript...]
Minnesota Department of Health Laboratories use state-of-the-art equipment to analyze bacterial genomes. Sara Vetter, director of the Public Health Lab at the Minnesota Department of Health, talks about the high-tech ways they track diseases in an effort to limit and prevent outbreaks. [Read Transcript...]
