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Minnesota poison control centers see spike in mushroom exposure calls
MINNEAPOLIS — Mushroom foraging has become a popular hobby in recent years. Thanks to Minnesota's warm and wet summer, the opportunities seem endless for foragers, with mushrooms flourishing under the weather conditions. While some mushrooms are safe to eat, other wild mushrooms can be deadly. "We've seen a lot more mushroom exposures," said Dr. Lesley Pepin, the Associate Medical Director at the Minnesota Regional Poison Center. Since April, the Minnesota Regional Poison Center says it has received 90 calls for potential exposures. Last year during that same time period they received 26 calls. "Certainly, a lot more mistakes with children finding mushrooms in their...
10-digit dialing begins on July 30, 2024, for customers with the Minnesota 507 area code
In preparation for the new 924 area code, all customers located within the 507 area code region should prepare for 10-digit dialing. According to a release from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on Monday, Beginning July 30, all local calls made within the 507-area code region must be placed using 10 digits (area code plus […] The post 10-digit dialing begins on July 30, 2024, for customers with the Minnesota 507 area code appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
EPA cut use of cancer-causing sterilizer prolific in med-tech. A Minnesota company might have a fix
In March, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency decreed a cut to sterilization chemical ethylene oxide, calling it "one of the most potent cancer-causing chemicals." Eliminating its use, however, isn't so simple. Med-tech companies deploy the chemical often when cleaning their inventions and equipment before they make it to medical professionals and patients. State trade group Medical Alley, immediately responded to the ruling with concern about how this would hamper Minnesota's many med-tech businesses.
Northern Minnesota weekly planner July 29-Aug. 3
Summer is in full swing in Northern Minnesota. Here are some ideas for what to do:. Bemidji Community Children's Theater and Starbridge Academy presents "15 Reasons Not To Be In A Play" at the Lake Bemidji State Park Amphitheater. This production is about a group of students protesting being in a play and with reasons from having to hold someone's hand to being stuck in a tree costume. Performances are Friday, Aug. 2 and Saturday, Aug. 3 at 2 p.m.
American Pickers In Search of Minnesota Rusty Gold
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A popular History Channel show is coming to Minnesota this fall. American Pickers is planning to come through the area in September looking for rusty gold. The show was in Minnesota last year as well and this will be their 7th visit to the state....
Federated Challenge 20th anniversary raises $4.5 million for BBBS
The 2024 Federated Challenge raised a record-breaking $4,537,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters during its 20th anniversary on Sunday, July 28. This year saw the highest number of sponsors and attendees yet, with 105 incredible businesses (26 of which were new to the Federated Challenge this year) and nearly 700 generous people attending the gala to support youth mentoring in Minnesota and throughout America. “The outpouring of support for the 20th anniversary of this very special cause was simply incredible,” said Federated Insurance Chairman and...
Minnesota ranked best in nation for health care, study finds
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota's health care system has long been recognized as one of the best in the country and a recent study has reinforced that viewpoint. According to a WalletHub study published Monday, Minnesota's health care system is No. 1 in the nation, followed by Rhode Island and South Dakota.The study compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia across three key dimensions: cost, access and outcomes. Minnesota was ranked second for cost, sixth for access and 11th for outcomes."Minnesota is the best state for health care, boasting the highest number of convenient care clinics per capita," WalletHub's financial writer,...
The northern lights are expected to light up Minnesota's sky early this week. Here's the latest forecast.
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesotans, consider this your aurora borealis alert. The northern lights are likely to light up the sky early this week, but there's still uncertainty in the forecast.A geomagnetic storm watch is in effect through Wednesday due to several coronal mass ejections, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center. While the CMEs could reach Earth as early as Monday, the brunt of the activity is expected on Tuesday.When CMEs arrive at Earth, a geomagnetic storm — accompanied by northern lights — can result. When's the best chance to see the northern lights? According to data from...
In long-sought change, states must consider tribal rights when crafting water rules
In the 1800s, the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa joined other tribes in signing a pair of treaties with the federal government, giving up massive swaths of land in return for the creation of a reservation in eastern Minnesota. The treaties included a guarantee: Tribal members would be able to return in […]
Charges Tossed in Case Of Rochester Teen Involving 800+ LSD Doses
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - An Olmsted County judge has thrown out the charges against a Rochester teenager stemming from a large drug bust in Rochester last summer. 19-year-old Ezequiel Garcia-Hall was arrested as a result of an investigation that was launched after Rochester police received tips from citizens about activity that suggested drug deals were taking place a parking lot. The criminal complaint indicates investigators responded by setting up a surveillance operation during which they described witnessing "multiple and consistent hand-to-hand transactions" involving the driver of the car and multiple other vehicles that visited the parking lot.
Warm, humid weather to last into weekend
Summertime isn’t going anywhere anytime soon as warm and humid weather will last into the weekend. High pressure will settle in overhead beginning on Friday lasting through the weekend leading to quiet, but warm weather. The storm track will also likely remain to the north across north-central Minnesota. Temperatures...
Rochester’s City Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory committee to host 11th Avenue SW/NW walking audit and workshop
(ABC 6 News) — The City of Rochester’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory committee is inviting Rochester residents to a walking audit along 11th Avenue SW/NW on Saturday, August 10. Participants will walk the corridor to see firsthand what challenges exist for people walking and biking and will discuss...
Austin Utilities issues peak alert
Austin Utilities has issued a peak alert until 8 p.m. in the face of high temperatures. AU is asking customers to reduce energy usage during this time. The post Austin Utilities issues peak alert appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
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