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Midwest sees surge in calls to poison control centers amid bumper crop of wild mushrooms
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The warm, soggy summer across much of the Midwest has produced a bumper crop of wild mushrooms — and a surge in calls to poison control centers. At the Minnesota Regional Poison Center, calls from April through July more than tripled over the same period last year, said Samantha Lee, the center’s director. The center took 90 calls for potential exposures over that period, compared to 26 calls for the same months in 2023. Exposures include people who have had actual or suspected contact with potentially poisonous mushrooms and who may or may not develop symptoms, she said. The cases can include kids who didn’t know what they were doing and foragers who make mistakes, she said. But those numbers don’t include people who are merely curious about whether the mushrooms popping out of their yards are good to eat. “Fortunately the majority of the time these tend to be mild symptoms,” Lee said. “A lot of these are mushrooms that were in the yard or nearby parks. Many of these cause upset stomachs, vomiting and diarrhea, but every year we do get some cases with serious outcomes.”
The top prosecutor where George Floyd was murdered is facing backlash. But she has vowed to endure
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Voters in Minnesota’s largest county elected Mary Moriarty as their top prosecutor after she promised to deliver change in a community where George Floyd was murdered and a nationwide reckoning on racism in the criminal justice system was born. After Moriarty, a former public defender,...
Trial dates set for more Feeding our Future cases
MINNEAPOLIS — Federal Judge Nancy Brasel has scheduled trials for most of the remaining defendants in the Feeding our Future child meal program fraud case. A total of 70 people have been charged in the case. Of those, 18 have pleaded guilty, five have been convicted at trial, two have been acquitted at trial, and one has died — leaving 44 defendants with pending cases.
Alonso homers to start the Mets on their way to a 15-2 blowout against the Twins
NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso homered to start a six-run fourth inning and the New York Mets blew out the Minnesota Twins 15-2 on Monday night, turning the opener of an interleague series between playoff contenders into a lopsided laugher. Jeff McNeil and Luis Torrens each drove in three runs for the Mets, who batted around twice in a three-inning span. “Sets the tone for the rest of the series,” Alonso said. “We just all of a sudden clicked.” Every starter had at least one RBI besides newcomer Jesse Winker, who singled and scored in his first Mets start before getting lifted in the sixth.
Community fears increase after violent weekend
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis residents and visitors might notice more squad cars around the city Monday."We're just, we're kind of overwhelmed when so many cases happen so quickly, with staffing being so short," Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said in a rare Sunday evening news conference.The city is reeling after a violent and deadly weekend of crime. Three murders, a stabbing and two fatal shootings, plus seven others were hurt in gunfire, all within four days. O'Hara pointed to what he called the Penn Avenue corridor, in north Minneapolis, as a problem area. Half of the incidents over the weekend happened on...
'Sarah is relentless': U of M swimming coach says Bacon's determination earned her an Olympic medal
MINNEAPOLIS — Former Gopher Sarah Bacon winning a silver medal the 3-meter synchronized springboard competition has the University of Minnesota Swim & Dive team feeling golden. “She has worked for that moment, and it was so awesome to see her achieve that,” said the Head Men’s Swimming Coach Mike...
Minnesota Residents Asked to Prepare for New Child Car Seat Law That Starts Thursday
St. Paul, MN (KROC-AM News)- A new law regarding car seats for children takes effect on Thursday in Minnesota. It applies to anyone transporting juvenile passengers ranging in age from infancy to 17 years old. A news release issued by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety says the new law...
Jake Tapper Slams Trump’s Election Denialism at Minnesota Rally: ‘These Lies — They Literally Have a Body Count’
CNN anchor Jake Tapper unloaded on former President Donald Trump for repeating “lies” about how he lost the 2020 presidential election because Democrats “cheated” and claimed that they were planning on cheating again in the upcoming election – starting with the Democratic-leaning swing state of Minnesota. Speaking to supporters at a Minnesota rally on Saturday, […] The post Jake Tapper Slams Trump’s Election Denialism at Minnesota Rally: ‘These Lies — They Literally Have a Body Count’ first appeared on Mediaite.
Central MN Town Ball Playoff Pairings
Clearwater River Cats vs. Bemidji Bucks vs. Moorhead Mudcats (12:00) Bemidji Bucks vs. Moorhead Brewers (3:00) Moorhead Mudcats vs. Moorhead Brewers (6:00) Cold Spring Springers vs. Hamel Hawks (12:00) Sobieski Skis vs. Twin Ports Timbers (3:00) Game 3: Loser of 1 vs. Loser of 2 (6:00) SUNDAY AUGUST 4th. COLD...
Lislegard, Hauschild recognized as 2024 Legislators of Distinction
ST. PAUL—The League of Minnesota Cities has recognized 25 state lawmakers, including Rep. Dave Lislegard (DFL-Aurora), Rep. Roger Skraba (R-Ely) and Sen. Grant Hauschild (DFL-Hermantown), as 2024 Legislators of Distinction. Chosen legislators are honored for specific actions that aided efforts of Minnesota cities during the past year’s state legislative session. Hauschild was also recognized by the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities. Legislators of Distinction are approved annually by the League’s Board of Directors in recognition of the collaboration of state and city officials needed to...
Central MN Town Ball Report
Completing my thirteenth year at 1390 Granite City Sports with your weekly amateur baseball (Town Team) reports. Including game summaries, upcoming schedules, league standings, tournament summaries and an occasional special interest feature. The plan is to continue to include: Arrowhead West/Section 2B: Cold Spring Springers, Moorhead Brewers, Moorhead Mudcats, Hamel Hawks, and Sobieski Skis, Central Valley League, Sauk Valley League, Victory League South and Stearns County, New London-Spicer, Paynesville Pirates the Regal Eagles of the County Line League teams and the Foley Lumberjacks formerly of the Sauk Valley League, now the Victory League along with Sobieski Skis, St. Stephen Steves, Avon Lakers, St. Wendel Saints, Opole Bears, Freeport Black Sox, Royalton River Dogs and Nisswa Lightning, throughout their league playoffs, regional and state.
A Foster Youth ‘Bill of Rights’ Now Being Drafted in Minnesota
Alex Perez is a Minnesota-based reporter covering child welfare. He is a graduate of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, with a master’s degree in investigative journalism. He received a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from North Central College.
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