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Good Samaritan says he relied on paramedic training during rescue on Lake Marion
LAKEVILLE, Minn. — On a hot summer day, cooling off in the water is on everyone's mind.That's what brought Erick Macias to Lake Marion at Antlers Park on July 16."It was a regular day, me and my friends decided to visit this lake and check it out, and play football," Macias said through a translator.That sunny day was quickly overshadowed as his friends alerted him to commotion in the water.Macias said he saw two people waving their arms, asking for help. That's when he decided to jump in.Macias said he was relying on his paramedic and lifeguard training he received...
Measles confirmed in 3 unvaccinated Twin Cities children, health department says
MINNEAPOLIS — Three children in the Twin Cities were confirmed to have measles this week, and two of them required hospitalization, health officials said.The cases occurred in Anoka, Hennepin and Ramsey counties, the Minnesota Department of Health said, and all three children were unvaccinated."Based on current information, these cases are not directly linked to each other and have not traveled, so there is concern for possible spread of measles in the community," the health department said.Minnesota has now seen 15 measles cases this year, all of them in unvaccinated children, officials said. More than half of those infected have ended...
Forecast calls for retirement with increasing chance of travel: WCCO's Paul Douglas ends incredible broadcasting career
We end an era this week as we bid goodbye to longtime Meteorologist Paul Douglas who will be stepping away from the grind of daily weather-casting duties. It comes after more than 40 years of helping us figure out if it’s cold or just a little nippy.
Gophers emphasize competitive mindset at Big Ten Media Days
The 2024 season will be the first with the new 18-team Big Ten Conference. Head coach P.J. Fleck and players Max Brosmer, Cody Lindenberg, Darius Taylor and Dragan Kesich represented the Gophers at Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis.
Minnesota Awesome celebrates state pride, Olympian Suni Lee
EDINA, Minnesota — There are so many things that make Minnesota great — or better yet — awesome. "Things are nice here, and scenic, and lots of lakes," said Dan Gordon, who grew up in Bismarck but moved to Minnesota in his early twenties. Dan and his...
Billboards hope to shine light on missing Indigenous people in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Department of Public Safety unveiled a new series of billboards meant to raise awareness about missing Indigenous relatives in the state.Eight billboards feature eight missing Indigenous people from Minnesota: Leo Coleman Cortez, Kateri Mishow, Mato Dow, Nevaeh Kingbird, Melissa Eagle Shield, Melissa Burt, Jeremy Jourdain and April Geyer.The DPS says the billboards can be seen in Minneapolis, Burnsville, Shoreview, Mounds View, Maplewood and Columbus Township.The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) office worked with Missing Children Minnesota and Clear Channel Communication on the billboards. Clear Channel Communication leased the billboard space for a $1 contract, according...
Fruit update– July 24, 2023
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu. Apples- cider apple production. Grapes- growth stage updates and herbicide damage on grapes. Raspberries- growth stage updates. 2024 Japanese beetle trends and research updates. Minnesota Department of Agriculture IPM Fruit Update sign up form. Apples. Images: A small capture of the diverse number of...
What’s the deal with Walz’s disappearing text messages?
Torey Van Oot with Axios reports on concerns of transparency from Gov. Tim Walz following a comment he made about texts he received during the 2024 legislative session. Axios requested the text messages through state public records laws but was told the messages didn’t exist. MPR’s Jon Collins reports...
Popular Treat Being Recalled Over ‘Undeclared’ Ingredient
If you are a fan of Costco, and you enjoy some of their 'healthier' snacks, you might want to check your labels as there is a 13-state recall for two types of energy bars. Here's what you need to know about the recall. The recall centers around two baked items...
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