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Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices
Spurred by fed-up consumers, states are trying to curb spiraling prescription drug costs by assembling special public boards to investigate and regulate pricing. The idea is similar to a local utility board: a public group that sets rules or makes recommendations to ensure that what they’re regulating — in this case, prescription medications — is […] The post Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Trump chief pollster says traditionally Democratic states such as New Jersey and New Mexico are ‘toss-ups’
Former President Donald Trump’s chief pollster, Tony Fabrizio, listed Minnesota, Virginia, New Jersey, and New Mexico as toss-ups and implied Maine is in play while speaking to the Florida GOP at the Republican National Convention. None of those states have voted for a Republican since 2004, when both Virginia and New Mexico turned red before […]
80s Christian Pop Star Coming To Minnesota This Fall
PRIOR LAKE (WJON News) -- An Award-winning contemporary Christian music star is coming to Minnesota. 6-time Grammy-winning artist Amy Grant will take the stage at Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake on October 12th. In addition to her 6 Grammys, Grant has 26 Dove Awards, a star on the Hollywood...
Be There When Metallica Takes Over Minnesota!
Metallica is one of the most successful bands with eleven studio albums, four live albums, two EPs, and 37 singles. They've had six consecutive studio albums debut at number one on the Billboard 200 and have sold over 125 million albums worldwide. Metallica is coming to Minnesota and Sasquatch 107-7...
Fergus Falls Taco John’s Closed for Remodel
Fergus Falls, MN – Echos, Inc, a franchisee of the quick-service Mexican restaurant Taco John’s International Inc, have begun an extensive interior and exterior remodel project in Fergus Falls. After much planning and anticipation, Taco John’s Franchise owner Brian Fuder is eager to begin work to fully modernize...
Chris Janson, Hailey Whitters, +More Coming to Owatonna: Get Your Tix Now
The 2024 Steele County Free Fair is quickly approaching, and the time is now to get your grandstand concert tickets. Steele County Free Fair officials encourage you to get your tickets now to avoid standing in line at the ticket booth the night of the show. Hailey Whitters with special...
Big Ten Offseason Evaluation: Minnesota Golden Gophers
In our Big Ten Offseason Evaluation series, we’ll break down the roster changes and outlook for all 18 Big Ten basketball teams heading into the 2024-25 season. Next up is Minnesota, which enters its fourth season under coach Ben Johnson.
Abbott Northwestern named best Twin Cities hospital by U.S. News and World Report
MINNEAPOLIS — Allina Health's Abbott Northwestern Hospital has been named the best in the Twin Cities in a new ranking by U.S. News and World Report.The list ranks hospitals based on several specialties. Abbott Northwestern was nationally ranked in rehabilitation — 47th out of 4,855 hospitals. "To be nationally ranked in a specialty, a hospital must excel in caring for the sickest, most medically complex patients," U.S. News and World Report said.The south Minneapolis hospital was rated as "high performing" in cardiology, heart and vascular surgery; geriatrics; neurology and neurosurgery; orthopedics; and pulmonology and lung surgery.Rounding out the top five hospitals...
The J.J. McCarthy Mini-Saga Could Soon End
Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy is mere days from training camp and is not under contract. Accordingly, many have wondered if he’ll sign his deal beforehand — otherwise, he cannot fully participate in the event. And while the rumor mill has stipulated McCarthy wants his signing bonus...
Blue Earth couple shares overseas infertility care story
BLUE EARTH, Minn. (KEYC) - The political uncertainty involving in-vitro fertilization is leading more couples to find infertility care overseas to start their families. Stephanie and Trey Dyslin of Blue Earth tried this method back in 2020. When the Minnesota Building Families Act failed to pass in 2024, Stephanie Dyslin...
17-year-old Minneapolis girl dies days after being shot several times
MINNEAPOLIS — A 17-year-old girl who was shot earlier this month in a north Minneapolis parking lot has died from her injuries.The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office says Lonnaya Warren-Loyd, of Minneapolis, suffered multiple gunshot wounds in a shooting on the night of July 7 near Fremont and Dowling avenues.Minneapolis police say officers found Warren-Loyd injured inside a parked vehicle. She was taken to North Memorial Health in Robbinsdale, where a 30-year-old man also showed up with gunshot wounds believed to be from the same shooting. He is expected to survive.Warren-Loyd was pronounced dead on Friday evening. Police say they've made no arrests and are still investigating the shooting and any possible connection between the victims.Police are urging anyone with information to submit an anonymous tip online to Crime Stoppers, or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Team USA Coach Identifies What 'Killed' Lynx Vs. Caitlin Clark, Fever
Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve, who also happens to be the head coach of the USA women's basketball team, admitted that her WNBA team lacked offensively in their showdown against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. For those who missed it, Clark and Co. took down the Lynx during their Sunday ...
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