St. Paul Ward 3 Council Member Saura Jost.
Saura Jost 2 min read , ,

Keeping Our Community Safe and Thriving 

It’s been a challenging year and one of contrasts. As major crimes in St. Paul plummet by double digits, our year has been punctuated by startling violence. Gravest of all the Annunciation Shooting across the river. Last month, State Senator Sandy Pappas spoke of the work happening at the state to prevent a similar tragedy from ever happening again. Our office, Mayor Carter, and all Council Members are working together and in parallel with our St. Paul Delegation to advance City Ordinance to end this type of senseless violence.

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A Deeper Dive Into Glp-1’s - glucagon-like-peptide-1 - A New Healthcare Tool For Weight Loss
West End Healthline 3 min read , ,

A Deeper Dive Into Glp-1’s – A New Healthcare Tool For Weight Loss

As we head toward the end of 2025, it’s likely that you or someone you know has gone on, or at least thought about going on, GLP-1 medications for weight loss. These drugs include popular brand names like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Victoza. They’ve become nearly impossible to miss—advertised on social media, television and in print. Most of the ads focus on weight loss, often with fine print disclaimers about other effects. Let’s take a closer look at how these medications work, their benefits and their drawbacks.

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