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    Planned Parenthood controversy also exposes Komen's corporate problem

    By Susan Perry | Friday, Feb. 3, 2012

    As many women’s health advocates have been pointing out for years, Komen has acted questionably before on issues that affect women’s health — including their breast health.
    Related: Komen reverses course, continues Planned Parenthood funding

    Komen's decision on Planned Parenthood divides its supporters -- and loses some



    By Beth Hawkins | Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012

    Some longtime Race for the Cure participants found themselves donating to Planned Parenthood in response — and questioning whether they'd run this year.

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    A simple tactic can get more school kids to eat their veggies, U of M study finds

    By Susan Perry | Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012

    Lining lunch trays with photographs of green beans and carrots more than doubled the number of kids eating green beans and more than tripled the ones eating carrots.

    Medical interpreters in Minnesota: Little training or oversight

    By Robert Downs, Andrew Baker and Jenna Brennan
    Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012

    Medical interpreters in Minnesota have patients' health in their hands, but many interpreters get little training and aren't required to pass tests to work.

    While GOP balks, Dayton moves ahead with Minnesota health exchange

    By Doug Grow | Monday, Jan. 30, 2012

    Even though key constituencies support such efforts, GOP legislators to date have opposed the idea, presumably because it's part of the federal health care reform law.
    GOP response: Sen. Hann disputes Dayton/DFL's health exchange plan

    Cyndy Brucato: Former Senate staffer Michael Brodkorb adds law firm for possible lawsuit

    The bike boom by the numbers



    By Jay Walljasper, The Line | Friday, Jan. 27, 2012

    People here biked and walked 16 percent more in 2011 than in 2010, when Minneapolis was crowned "#1 Bike City" by Bicycling magazine. The same is true for St. Paul and some inner ring suburbs.
    Related: Winter? Schminter! Here's how to keep on biking

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