Sexual dimorphisms in phrenic long-term facilitation following severe acute intermittent hypoxia

Raw phrenic nerve neurophysiology and blood pressure data - LabChart Files Summary data - phrenic neurograms - Excel file Summary data - blood pressure - Excel file Master Data Summary - Excel fileRaw data connected to our 2026 Manuscript: Sexual dimorphisms in phrenic long-term facilitation following severe acute intermittent hypoxia Accepted for publication to the Journal of Neurophysiology - January 2026R01HL146477/HHS | NIH | National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)Dougherty, Brendan; Grittner, Jessica. (2026). Sexual dimorphisms in phrenic long-term facilitation following severe acute intermittent hypoxia. Retrieved from the Data Repository for the University of Minnesota (DRUM),

Perennial Flax Data Files

Data files are in Excel files to accompany specific publications relating to perennial flax research.Wild, perennial flax species (Linum spp.) are being domesticated for high-value agronomic and ornamental uses, with added ecosystem services benefits. Perennial flax ideotypes have recently been defined for oilseed, cut flower, fiber, pollinator, and garden (herbaceous perennial) breeding objectives, and are being used to drive selection within the Forever Green perennial flax breeding program. Oilseed: Breeding for non-shattering types, high oil and protein content, high alpha-linoleic acid content, large seed size, high yielding, 2x harvest/season; Fiber / Cut Flower: Coordinated breeding with cut flower objectives, to produce tall, long-stemmed genotypes with flowers at the top of the stems; for fiber: long strands suitable for weaving, textiles, or other products; for cut flowers: long postharvest vase life. Challenges include establishment, mechanical harvesting and weed control. Pollinator / Ecosystem Services: Perennial flax is a semi-evergreen, flowering plant commonly seen with numerous blue saucer-shaped flowers. With an early and long flowering period – from May to November – a field of these plants can provide local pollinator populations with food resources throughout the year. A research team is studying the pollinator benefits of perennial flax in Minnesota and elsewhere around the globe. Traits of interest include: pollinator type, diurnal and season visitation, pollen and nectar rewards, nectar sugar content (type and quantity). Other ecosystem services afforded by perennial flax include: drought and heat tolerance, perenniality (as far north as USDA Z3). Herbaceous perennial: colorful, continuous flowering herbaceous perennial hardy to USDA Z3, with edible flax seeds, blue flowers, and a spherical (mound) plant growth habit. Data sets herein support publications from project breeding and selection activities will advance the development of perennial flax as a new specialty crop in Minnesota by guiding future breeding and selection decisions.Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station, Project MIN 21-100Minnesota Department of Agriculture & U.S. Department of Agriculture, SCBGP PROJECT #8 - ANNUAL FARM BILL FUNDINGU.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Herbaceous Ornamental Crop Germplasm Committee, Crop Germplasm Evaluation GrantMinnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR)Forever Green InitiativeGoodman, Elizabeth; Anderson, Neil O.; Tong, Cindy B.S.. (2024). Perennial Flax Data Files. Retrieved from the Data Repository for the University of Minnesota (DRUM), https://doi.org/10.13020/q87h-ba25

SDOH Screening in a Dental School Clinic Yields Associations with Health and Oral Health Metrics

Objectives: Health disparities have persisted for centuries in the United States and across the globe. The 2021 Surgeon General’s report noted social determinants of health as a “crucial underlying factor, and the implication on oral health inequities should be explored…”. The study’s purpose is to assess the association between unmet social needs oral health metrics, systemic health metrics, and oral health literacy. Methods: A 32-item questionnaire, the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Social Needs Assessment Tool (SONAT) was utilized. The format consisted of Likert scale, multiple choice, open text, and binary yes/no questions. Socioeconomic, demographic, prescription medications use, dental insurance coverage, and health literacy data was captured. Data was analyzed using T test, Chi-square test, and multivariate logistic regression. Results: There were 501respondents, and 71% of respondents reported having one or more unmet social needs (USNs). Individuals with systemic disease were more likely to report one or more unmet social need: hypertension, p = 0.001, diabetes, p=0.012, cardiovascular disease, p=0.021. Periodontitis was a significant association with unmet need, p=0.01. Insurance type was significantly associated with USN (p=0.005): those with USN were more likely to have MA. Individuals with more missing teeth were more likely to report USN, p=0.041. Conclusion: Screening for social determinants of health in dental clinics yields meaningful information, such as food, housing, or transportation insecurity indirectly impact patients’ health. Patients reporting unmet social needs have poorer oral health, particularly missing and decayed teeth and periodontitis. Higher health literacy is associated with reduced unmet social need.Mays, Keith. (2026). SDOH Screening in a Dental School Clinic Yields Associations with Health and Oral Health Metrics. Retrieved from the Data Repository for the University of Minnesota (DRUM),

Designing a More Inclusive Government Grantmaking Process: Perspectives from Nonprofit Leaders in Minnesota

Xu, Chengxin; Cheng, Yuan (Daniel); Aanestad, Kari; Polda, Anastasia; Merrick, Weston; Carter, Patrick. (2026). Designing a More Inclusive Government Grantmaking Process: Perspectives from Nonprofit Leaders in Minnesota. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/279106

A META-INTEGRATION OF THEORETICAL FRAMEWORKS FOR NURSE EDUCATOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The central argument of this work is that nurse educators deserve—and nursing education requires—a professional development infrastructure that is as theoretically rigorous, practically grounded, contextually responsive, and equity-conscious as the educational programs they design and deliver. The frameworks reviewed and integrated in this article provide the theoretical foundation for such an infrastructure. The practices, strategies, and resources described provide actionable pathways for realizing it. The equity analysis provides the critical lens through which all developmental efforts must be filtered to ensure that the benefits of scholarly development are equitably distributed across the nursing education workforce. Nurse educators are the stewards of the nursing profession's future. Their scholarly development is not a private career concern; it is a public health imperative. The meta-integrated framework presented here is offered in that spirit—as a contribution to the collective project of building a nursing education workforce that is scholarly in practice, equitable in commitment, and transformative in impact.Nurse educators occupy a uniquely complex professional identity that integrates clinical expertise, pedagogical scholarship, reflective practice, institutional leadership, and community engagement. This expanded article proposes and elaborates a meta-integrated theoretical framework synthesizing four complementary models: Bloom's revised taxonomy of educational objectives, Shulman's Table of Learning, Boyer's model of scholarship and the UniSCOPE model of scholarship. Beyond conceptual integration, this expanded edition presents three illustrative clinical vignettes of nurse educators at different career stages, a six-domain self-assessment rubric for professional development planning, a detailed discussion of equity, diversity, and inclusion as cross-cutting dimensions of scholarly development, an institutional implementation roadmap, and a forward-looking examination of emerging trends in nursing education scholarship. Practical strategies, assessment tools, professional development resources, and a comprehensive reference list are provided to support nurse educators, academic leaders, and the broader nursing education profession.Pesut, Daniel. (2026). A META-INTEGRATION OF THEORETICAL FRAMEWORKS FOR NURSE EDUCATOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/278954

Episode 332 - From Herd Counts to Cow Scratches: What’s Changing in Midwest Dairies - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Runtime 00:17:45On a warm-for-February day in Minnesota, Brad dives into two topics shaping today’s dairy landscape: changing dairy herd demographics in the Upper Midwest and new research on dairy cow preferences for grooming brushes. The episode opens with a look at dairy farm numbers in Minnesota, where the state has lost nearly 37% of its dairy farms since 2019—dropping from 2,567 to just 1,622 operations. Brad breaks down herd size distribution, showing Minnesota remains dominated by small herds (especially 50–100 cows), even as the number of very large herds continues to grow. He also highlights where dairy farms are concentrated geographically, with Stearns County leading the state, and notes that seven Minnesota counties now have no dairy farms at all. Brad then compares Minnesota to Wisconsin, which still has over 5,100 licensed dairy farms. Wisconsin’s dairy industry includes a notable number of goat dairies (nearly 400) and a small but interesting presence of sheep dairies. He walks through the top dairy counties in Wisconsin, illustrating how dairy production clusters in central, southwestern, and Green Bay–adjacent regions. In the second half of the episode, Brad discusses a new Purdue University study examining dairy cow preferences for grooming brushes. Researchers compared three brush types—swinging and rotating, swinging only, and stationary—and found that more than 75% of cows preferred the swinging, rotating brush. Cows spent several minutes grooming their heads, backs, and rumps, with rotating brushes offering the most engagement and relaxation. While stationary brushes were used mainly for head scratching, the study suggests that offering a variety of brush types may give cows valuable choice and enrichment. Brad wraps up by reflecting on what these trends mean for dairy farm viability, animal welfare, and management decisions—leaving listeners with practical insights and plenty to think about.Heins, Brad. (2026). Episode 332 - From Herd Counts to Cow Scratches: What’s Changing in Midwest Dairies - UMN Extension's The Moos Room. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/278864

An Examination of Feeding Practices and Outcomes of Newborns with Prenatal Exposure to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy

University of Minnesota Ph.D. dissertation. January 2026. Major: Nursing. Advisor: Jayne Fulkerson. 1 computer file (PDF); xiv, 166 pages.Purpose and Background/Significance: The benefits of breast milk for newborns are well understood, and especially important for newborns exposed to Medication for Opioid Disorder (MOUD), including methadone, buprenorphine, and buprenorphine-naloxone, in utero. In a recent systematic review, breast milk exposure decreased the severity of Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS) in newborns exposed to methadone MOUD by reducing the need for pharmacologic treatment and the length of hospital stay. However, less is known about the impact of other types of MOUD treatment, although MOUD treatment with buprenorphine has demonstrated some improved newborn outcomes. A new functional approach, the Eat Sleep Console model of care, promotes non-pharmacologic strategies first, such as encouraging parents to breastfeed after birth, prior to any pharmacologic interventions for newborns exposed to MOUD prenatally. However, breast milk as a feeding practice is still underutilized among women in MOUD treatment. Notably, researching the timing and continuity of breast milk exposure from the first feeding in the hospital after birth (first feed) to the plan for feeding post-discharge (at discharge) is warranted. The present study aimed to examine the incidence and continuity of feeding practices at first feed and at discharge among newborns with prenatal exposure to MOUD and examine how these feeding practices are associated with newborn outcomes. Methods: An observational retrospective secondary analysis was conducted of longitudinal electronic health record (EHR) data of maternal/newborn dyads (N=81) from a Midwest urban hospital from 2019-2023 with prenatal exposure to MOUD (methadone, buprenorphine, or buprenorphine-naloxone) to assess feeding practices (i.e., direct breastfeeding (DBF), direct breastfeeding and/or human milk feeding (HMF), formula and direct breastfeeding and/or human milk feeding, or formula only as well as any exposure to breast milk versus formula only) at first feed and at discharge. Associations between feeding practices and newborn outcomes (i.e., pharmacologic treatment, LOS, cost, newborn weight, and readmissions for NOWS) in relation to MOUD type were examined. Differences in demographics and newborn outcomes by feeding practices, and newborn outcomes by demographics were assessed using Chi-Square or Fisher’s Exact Tests. Any significant associations were further explored using multivariate logistic regression, unadjusted and adjusted for covariates relevant to the specific outcome (e.g., MOUD type, prescribed medications (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), gabapentin, and benzodiazepines), and non-prescribed substance (evidence of non-prescribed substance use by toxicology testing). Results: The majority of newborns (M=38.7 weeks) were male (62%) and appropriate size for gestational age (58%). About a quarter of newborns (22%) had significant NOWS requiring pharmacologic treatment, and more than one-quarter (27%) had weight loss ≥10%. The median length of stay (LOS) was 5 days. About half of the women (M=29.5 years old) identified as American Indian/Alaska Native (51%), and nearly two-thirds reported tobacco use (64%). Less than half tested positive for a non-prescribed substance (42%). In terms of MOUD treatment, methadone and buprenorphine were each prescribed in 35% of women, with buprenorphine-naloxone prescribed slightly less (31%). The most common feeding practices at first feed were DBF (47%) or Formula Only (47%), followed by Formula with DBF and/or HMF (4%) and DBF and HMF (2%). There was a significant positive association between feeding type at first feed and at discharge (p=.001). Of newborns DBF at first feed (47%), 32% were DBF or 16% were HMF at discharge. Of newborns who were fed Formula Only at first feed, 84% were fed this way at discharge. The odds of exposure to breast milk at discharge were 24 times higher if newborns were exposed to breast milk at first feed (p<.001). Newborns exposed to buprenorphine and buprenorphine-naloxone MOUD were significantly more likely to be DBF at discharge compared to methadone exposed newborns (χ²=9.57, p=.01). There were significant differences in receipt of pharmacologic treatment (FET, p=.02) and LOS (χ²=82.7, p=.04) by feeding practice at discharge. In the unadjusted model, the odds of receiving pharmacologic treatment were 79% lower (OR=0.21) for newborns with any breast milk exposure at discharge compared to those with being fed formula only (p=.01). In a series of models adjusting for covariates (MOUD type and prescribed medications) associations between any exposure to breast milk at discharge and pharmacologic treatment were essentially unchanged. However, in a model adjusting for testing positive for a non-prescribed substance and another including all covariates (i.e., MOUD type, prescribed medications, and non-prescribed substance) and the association between any exposure to breast milk discharge and pharmacologic treatment was no longer statistically significant. In the unadjusted model, the odds of a LOS eight days or more were 87% lower (OR=0.13) for newborns with any exposure to breast milk at discharge compared to those with formula only exposure (p<.01). In a series of models adjusting for all covariates, associations between any exposure to breast milk at discharge and LOS were essentially unchanged. There was no significant difference in newborn weight loss ≥ 10% (χ²=6.6, p=.91) by feeding practice at discharge. There was only one readmission due to NOWS in the sample; therefore, no analyses were conducted with this outcome. Conclusions: Overall, in a population of newborns with prenatal opioid exposure, the first feed in the hospital is critical for the promotion of breastfeeding, as it significantly impacts the likelihood of breast milk exposure at discharge. Type of MOUD is associated with feeding practice; therefore, providers prescribing methadone should be aware of potentially lower rates of DBF and an increased risk of newborns requiring pharmacologic treatment to treat symptoms of withdrawal. Additionally, in newborns exposed to MOUD, any breast milk exposure appeared to decrease the need for pharmacologic treatment and shorten the length of stay; however, this association was not statistically significant once adjustments were made for non-prescribed substance use. Thus, efforts to promote early initiation and exposure to breast milk should be promoted when appropriate, but may be complicated when other substances are used. Breastfeeding in this high-risk group of newborns was not associated with weight loss that appears to be any different than weight loss in the general population of healthy newborns. Due to the retrospective nature of these data, a more prospective, well-powered longitudinal study is warranted to replicate these findings. While these results are promising, evidence-based practice improvements post birth should also be aimed at reducing maternal bias and stigma associated with opioid use disorder. Providers should focus on conducting clear functional assessments of opioid exposed newborns with a primary focus on a non-pharmacologic approach to care first, such as ESC, before any treatment modality.Sommerness Reimer, Samantha. (2026). An Examination of Feeding Practices and Outcomes of Newborns with Prenatal Exposure to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/279783

Dancing Tales (2026-02-13 through 2026-02-15)

University of Minnesota Duluth. UMD Theatre. (2026). Dancing Tales (2026-02-13 through 2026-02-15). Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/278815

BBER News (2026-02)

University of Minnesota Duluth. Bureau of Business and Economic Research. (2026). BBER News (2026-02). Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/278227

How Do Adults Want to Receive Educational Information?

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jodi DworkinWe investigated what methods and platforms adults use for learning and what features make them most helpful, trustworthy, engaging and effective for learning on specific topics that support family development. Participants completed a 5–7-minute online survey, reporting the topics they seek information on, how they currently receive and want to receive that information, and the features of that method/platform/tool that facilitate learning and increase trustworthiness. Participants were recruited online via Prolific (n=1,291) and during four days at the Minnesota State Fair (1,307) - 56% female, 17.4% Asian, 5.3% Latino, and 13.7% Black. Participants had to be at least 18 years old and English-speaking. In this presentation, we focus on mental health (n=817), and parenting (n=542), two of the most frequently identified topics. Adults wanted to receive information on these topics in more ways than they currently did. Easy-to-read text (75.5%) and images/graphics (71.2%) were deemed most helpful and recommendations from professionals (69.8%), university sources (55.8%), and family/friends (49.7%), were deemed most trustworthy. Demographic differences in these findings will be discussed. Understanding which delivery methods are more likely to be perceived as useful allows educators to tailor delivery of educational content for knowledge and behavior change to specific audiences.This project was funded through the Family Social Science Small Grants program and by the University of Minnesota Extension Department of Family, Health and Wellbeing.Dworkin, Jodi; Lee, Celia; Tetteh, Priscilla; Hruska, Elizabeth. (2026). How Do Adults Want to Receive Educational Information?. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/279629