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FDA approval of latest Alzheimer's drug gives MN families hope
MINNEAPOLIS — An announcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week is creating its own form of fireworks for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease. On Tuesday, the FDA announced its long-awaited approval of the Eli Lilly drug, donanemab. Trials have shown the drug – which will be sold under the brand name Kisunla – slowed the progression of Alzheimer’s disease by 35% by attacking what’s considered a hallmark of the disease: protein in the brain called amyloid plaque.
MN Man Breaks Own State Fishing Record For Black Crappie
A Minnesota man set the state’s fishing record for Black Crappie back in April with a literal saucer of a fish, a 16.25″ Black Crappie, and the state’s Fish & Wildlife Department announced that he just broke his own fishing record with an even bigger fish a month later.
State Representative Roger Skraba and International Falls Mayor Harley Droba talk mining, ERA, and funding rural services in candidate forum for District 3A seat
The Minnesota House of Representatives District 3A seat will be on the ballot this November. Incumbent Roger Skraba (R) is running for reelection. He is challenged by International Falls Mayor Harley Droba (DFL). On Jun. 28 the two participated in a candidate forum hosted by the Lake County Press, and moderated by Brian Larsen, editor of the Cook County News Herald.
Minnesota’s Largest Fireworks Display to Proceed Rain or Shine
Final preparations for Minnesota's largest fireworks display are underway. Organizers say the event will happen rain or shine and will feature delicious food trucks and live music, and best of all, it's completely free to attend!
Minnesota providing three million free summer meals for children under 18
Minnesota’s free summer meal program is well underway. Three million. That’s how many free meals were provided to young Minnesotans last year through the Summer Food Service Program across close to 1,000 locations statewide.
Health care ‘implosion’ threatens Greater Minnesota
My mother dreamed of helicopters falling from the sky. In one crash, my uncle died. In another, her children. Again and again, the low thrum of helicopters tore her world apart. These fitful dreams remain mom’s only memories from the month after she suffered a life-threatening stroke on Nov. 19, 2022. That night, just before […] The post Health care ‘implosion’ threatens Greater Minnesota appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
Go with the flow: Minnesota towns see success replacing aging dams with rock rapids
ListenAs concerns grow, more aging dams are replaced with rock rapids to let rivers flow. Last week’s partial failure of the Rapidan Dam near Mankato has renewed concerns about the safety of aging dams across Minnesota. In some communities, old dams have been removed and replaced with a series...
Moorhead’s Altony’s Italian restaurant for sale
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A longtime Italian restaurant in Moorhead is apparently up for sale. According to a social media post, Altony’s Neighborhood Italian Cafe can be acquired for $20,000. “Anyone interested in taking over lease and buying the restaurant, it’s for sale $20 grand,” according to the...
Minnesota elementary students fundraise to save classroom after voters reject levies
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. — On the surface, it looked like any other school fundraiser. The kids at Challenger Elementary in Thief River Falls were selling coffee cups, writing thank-you notes, and partnering with local businesses to drum up interest in their cause. But these kids weren’t fundraising for a class trip, a sports team, […] The post Minnesota elementary students fundraise to save classroom after voters reject levies appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
18-year-old injured in motorcycle crash
ERHARD, Minn. (KFGO) – An 18-year-old man is in the hospital with serious injuries after a motorcycle crash in Otter Tail County. The crash happened just before 5 Wednesday evening at the intersection of Otter Tail County road 27 and Cozy Point Drive, about 4 miles southeast from Erhard.
SPORTS FEEVER – July 4, 2024
SPORTS FEEVER by Chris Fee of KROX Radio – chrisjfee@yahoo.com. The Summer Coaching Waiver No-Contact Period for 2024 is Saturday, June 29, through Friday, July 5. During the no-contact period, salaried and non-salaried coaches MAY NOT:. Have any contact with members of their high school program,. Travel with members...
One person dead, another arrested after shooting in Grand Forks bar
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (Valley News Live) - One person is dead and another in custody after a shooting at a Grand Forks bar. Grand Forks Police say they were dispatched to Sledster’s Food and Brew on South 4th Street around 7:19 p.m. on Thursday July 4. Inside, they say they found an adult victim on the ground with apparent gunshot wounds. Despite life-saving measures, the person died.
Mandan’s Independence Day Parade takes place for a 143rd year
MANDAN, N.D. (KFYR) - Despite the rainy weather on this Fourth of July, Mandan’s annual Independence Day Parade marched on through the town’s main street and street vendors set up in Dykshoorn Park for Art in the Park. This is Mandan’s 143 year organizing the event and the...
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