Dené K. Dryden
@denekdryden.bsky.social
Health reporter for the Post Bulletin in Rochester, Minnesota. On Signal at ddryden.80
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Minnesota lawmakers paid tribute to former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, who were shot and killed in June.
📸: Renée Jones Schneider and Alex Kormann
📸: Renée Jones Schneider and Alex Kormann
February 17, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Minnesota lawmakers paid tribute to former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, who were shot and killed in June.
📸: Renée Jones Schneider and Alex Kormann
📸: Renée Jones Schneider and Alex Kormann
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Witnesses say two people were detained from the kitchen at Five West before the restaurant opened.
Immigration agents detain 2 at Rochester restaurant Monday morning
Witnesses say two people were detained from the kitchen at Five West before the restaurant opened.
www.postbulletin.com
February 16, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Witnesses say two people were detained from the kitchen at Five West before the restaurant opened.
Will TrumpRx lower drug costs in Rochester #Minnesota? Local experts weigh in
Will TrumpRx lower drug costs in Rochester? Local experts weigh in
The TrumpRx website lists discounted prices for more than 40 prescription drugs. Pharmacists say it could benefit some, but others might find more affordable options through generics or insurance.
www.postbulletin.com
February 16, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Will TrumpRx lower drug costs in Rochester #Minnesota? Local experts weigh in
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HELPcare Clinic, an Austin-based membership-based direct primary clinic, plans to move its small Rochester office this summer into a 5,000-square-foot space now occupied by ETS Performance at 3708 North Broadway in the Haley Center.
HELPcare Clinic to triple the size of its Rochester location this summer
HELPcare Clinic, an Austin-based membership-based direct primary clinic, plans to move its small Rochester office this summer into a 5,000-square-foot space now occupied by ETS Performance at 3708 North Broadway in the Haley Center.
www.postbulletin.com
February 16, 2026 at 12:36 PM
HELPcare Clinic, an Austin-based membership-based direct primary clinic, plans to move its small Rochester office this summer into a 5,000-square-foot space now occupied by ETS Performance at 3708 North Broadway in the Haley Center.
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Seven children from this MN school district have been detained by ICE. 2 of them are still in ICE custody in TX. The district has lost track of how many parents have been taken. At just one elementary 26 parents have been detained by ICE
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‘Time to speak up’: In Columbia Heights, school leaders stepped in to protect families as ICE surged
As federal immigration agents descended on Columbia Heights families, the school superintendent expected to stay silent. Then federal agents came for 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, and s...
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February 13, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Seven children from this MN school district have been detained by ICE. 2 of them are still in ICE custody in TX. The district has lost track of how many parents have been taken. At just one elementary 26 parents have been detained by ICE
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Jury finds for Mayo Clinic on all points in Dr. Michael Joyner civil trial #mayoclinic #rochmn
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Jury finds for Mayo Clinic on all points in Dr. Michael Joyner civil trial
Mayo Clinic was the winner at the end of the nine-day trial in which Dr. Michael Joyner sued his employer. After about five hours, the jury returned a verdict of “No” to all points of the suit.
www.postbulletin.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:04 AM
Jury finds for Mayo Clinic on all points in Dr. Michael Joyner civil trial #mayoclinic #rochmn
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Planned Parenthood’s no-show rate has gone up almost 10 percent since the federal government’s Minnesota operation began.
Pregnant patients in Minnesota have postponed abortion appointments to avoid ICE
Planned Parenthood’s no-show rate has gone up almost 10 percent since the federal government’s Minnesota operation began.
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February 12, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Planned Parenthood’s no-show rate has gone up almost 10 percent since the federal government’s Minnesota operation began.
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ICE detentions across Minnesota are leaving families without income and struggling to cover rent and legal bills. Many are turning to community aid for help.
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Written by @ncsscibelli.bsky.social
Minnesota ICE surge leaves lasting financial toll for families
ICE detentions across Minnesota are leaving families without income and struggling to cover rent and legal bills. Many are turning to community aid for help.
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February 12, 2026 at 9:37 PM
ICE detentions across Minnesota are leaving families without income and struggling to cover rent and legal bills. Many are turning to community aid for help.
Written by @ncsscibelli.bsky.social
Written by @ncsscibelli.bsky.social
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The state health department called the pulled funding, which was focused on public health infrastructure, part of "a campaign of retribution against Minnesota." Three other states also saw cuts.
CDC pulls $38M from Minnesota Department of Health
The state health department called the pulled funding, which was focused on public health infrastructure, part of "a campaign of retribution against Minnesota." Three other states also saw cuts.
www.duluthnewstribune.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:02 PM
The state health department called the pulled funding, which was focused on public health infrastructure, part of "a campaign of retribution against Minnesota." Three other states also saw cuts.
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Portions of two Duluth neighborhoods have the highest rates of children with elevated blood lead levels of any census tract in the state, according to new Minnesota Department of Health data.
Duluth’s aging and lead-laden homes are poisoning children
Portions of two Duluth neighborhoods have the highest rates of children with elevated blood lead levels of any census tract in the state, according to new Minnesota Department of Health data.
www.duluthnewstribune.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Portions of two Duluth neighborhoods have the highest rates of children with elevated blood lead levels of any census tract in the state, according to new Minnesota Department of Health data.
Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic is mentioned in the Epstein files. Here's the context.
Mayo Clinic is mentioned in the Epstein files. Here's the context
The renowned medical system pops up in news stories, research articles and conversations present in the U.S. Department of Justice's database of files related to child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
www.postbulletin.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic is mentioned in the Epstein files. Here's the context.
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University of Minnesota's Dr. Michael Osterholm and Dr. Emil Lou Named to TIME's 2026 TIME100 Health List
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University of Minnesota's Dr. Michael Osterholm and Dr. Emil Lou Named to TIME's 2026 TIME100 Health List
TIME named Dr. Michael Osterholm and Dr. Emil Lou to the 2026 TIME100 Health List of the World’s Most Influential Leaders in Health.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:18 PM
University of Minnesota's Dr. Michael Osterholm and Dr. Emil Lou Named to TIME's 2026 TIME100 Health List
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The Minnesota Legislature's 2026 regular session begins next week. The state advocacy organization for physicians has laid out its top priorities for lawmakers.
Minnesota Medical Association outlines its top priorities for 2026 legislative session
The Minnesota Legislature's 2026 regular session begins next week. The state advocacy organization for physicians has laid out its top priorities for lawmakers.
www.postbulletin.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:19 PM
The Minnesota Legislature's 2026 regular session begins next week. The state advocacy organization for physicians has laid out its top priorities for lawmakers.
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Breaking: The FDA refuses to review Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine www.statnews.com/2026/02/10/f...
FDA refuses to review Moderna’s influenza vaccine
FDA refuses to review Moderna’s influenza vaccine, which could raise concerns about the agency’s posture toward vaccines and drug approvals more generally.
www.statnews.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Breaking: The FDA refuses to review Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine www.statnews.com/2026/02/10/f...
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A DHS official said the man received his medication within hours of entering ICE custody and continues to receive proper medical care in El Paso.
Family of transplant patient in ICE custody say he's not getting proper meds
A DHS official said the man received his medication within hours of entering ICE custody and continues to receive proper medical care in El Paso.
www.postbulletin.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:56 PM
A DHS official said the man received his medication within hours of entering ICE custody and continues to receive proper medical care in El Paso.
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"In Minnesota, a community is coming together to push back against ICE and support their neighbors. It should surprise no one that much of this work is being led by women. Glamour reports from the front lines."
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The Women Holding Minneapolis Together
In Minnesota, a community is coming together to push back against ICE and support their neighbors. It should surprise no one that much of this work is being led by women. Glamour reports from the fron...
www.glamour.com
February 7, 2026 at 3:13 PM
"In Minnesota, a community is coming together to push back against ICE and support their neighbors. It should surprise no one that much of this work is being led by women. Glamour reports from the front lines."
www.glamour.com/story/the-wo... @glamour.com
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DFL state Rep. Kim Hicks, a friend of the man's family said the man is permitted to be in the U.S. and his medical status is unclear as federal officials have given mixed messages.
Rochester man and recent organ donation recipent detained by ICE
DFL state Rep. Kim Hicks, a friend of the man's family said the man is permitted to be in the U.S. and his medical status is unclear as federal officials have given mixed messages.
www.postbulletin.com
February 6, 2026 at 8:39 PM
DFL state Rep. Kim Hicks, a friend of the man's family said the man is permitted to be in the U.S. and his medical status is unclear as federal officials have given mixed messages.
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The Washington Post just laid off its entire award-winning photo team. They were our eyes in places we'll never see. It's a horrifying loss at a time when lying governments, propaganda and AI slop are on the rise.
February 6, 2026 at 6:59 PM
The Washington Post just laid off its entire award-winning photo team. They were our eyes in places we'll never see. It's a horrifying loss at a time when lying governments, propaganda and AI slop are on the rise.
A girl can dream 🙏🏼
St. Paul to Kansas City by Amtrak. Could happen. St. Paul is now officially on board... and MnDOT seems open. How about them feds? www.twincities.com/2026/02/06/a...
A St. Paul to Kansas City passenger train? St. Paul City Council urges a go
St. Paul is asking the Minnesota Legislature to direct MnDOT to submit a grant application to the Federal Railroad Administration.
www.twincities.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:14 PM
A girl can dream 🙏🏼
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Opinion | I Was Arrested for Doing My Job as a Reporter. Who’s Next?
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February 6, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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State leaders reaffirmed support and legal protections for trans youth on Wednesday
AG Ellison, legislators decry pause in gender-affirming health care at Children’s
State leaders reaffirmed support and legal protections for trans youth on Wednesday
www.postbulletin.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:25 PM
State leaders reaffirmed support and legal protections for trans youth on Wednesday
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New: Immigration agents have shot a dozen people since Sept--yet police are often skipping any investigation
After agents near Chicago killed a man, an officer asked if chief who would investigate. The answer: “You’re not going to investigate a federal officer”
www.propublica.org/article/why-...
After agents near Chicago killed a man, an officer asked if chief who would investigate. The answer: “You’re not going to investigate a federal officer”
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“You’re Not Going to Investigate a Federal Officer”
It doesn’t happen often, but local law enforcement can arrest and charge federal agents. Legal experts say there’s a moral obligation to at least try to hold federal immigration officers accountable w...
www.propublica.org
February 5, 2026 at 1:53 PM
New: Immigration agents have shot a dozen people since Sept--yet police are often skipping any investigation
After agents near Chicago killed a man, an officer asked if chief who would investigate. The answer: “You’re not going to investigate a federal officer”
www.propublica.org/article/why-...
After agents near Chicago killed a man, an officer asked if chief who would investigate. The answer: “You’re not going to investigate a federal officer”
www.propublica.org/article/why-...
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As one action among several to detect and prevent fraud in Medicaid programs, the Minnesota Department of Human Services is recruiting more state employees to conduct site visits for 5,800 providers.
Minnesota will revalidate nearly 6,000 Medicaid service providers by summer, officials say
As one action among several to detect and prevent fraud in Medicaid programs, the Minnesota Department of Human Services is recruiting more state employees to conduct site visits for 5,800 providers.
www.postbulletin.com
February 2, 2026 at 9:31 PM
As one action among several to detect and prevent fraud in Medicaid programs, the Minnesota Department of Human Services is recruiting more state employees to conduct site visits for 5,800 providers.