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Are mosquito-borne diseases becoming more common?
MINNEAPOLIS — Whether you've been eaten alive or spared this summer, health officials say don't let your guard when it comes to mosquitoes just yet.Minnesota Department of Health epidemiologist supervisor Elizabeth Schiffman says mosquito-borne diseases peak at the end of summer into early fall when there is a larger mosquito population and they've had more time to circulate viruses."I don't think it's something where want people to panic about of course, but definitely knowing that the risk is there and this time of year is definitely the highest risk time," Schiffman said.In Minnesota, six mosquito-borne diseases are on the radar of...
Parents: What To Know About The CDC’s Updated Guidance On Lice
As we head into the school year, there have been a few news reports popping up on the internet about some "new guidance" from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for a common issue many Minnesota and Wisconsin families deal with during the school year. That common issue? Lice....
Minnesota Uber and Lyft drivers accuse advocacy organization of fraud in lawsuit
The organization that led the two-year-long campaign to win minimum wages and labor protections for Uber and Lyft drivers now faces a lawsuit brought by drivers alleging fraud and deceptive trade practices. The six drivers bringing the lawsuit allege Minnesota Uber/Lyft Drivers Association President Eid Ali set up other organizations with similar names to funnel […]
State Fair attendance breaks 5 daily records for 2024, falls short of overall record
By MPR News Staff The State Fair set five new daily attendance records this year, but missed the overall attendance record by about 200,000. This year the fair saw 1,925,904 people come through its gates, making it the fifth highest on record. Extreme heat and stormy weather kept many away from the fairgrounds on Monday, […] The post State Fair attendance breaks 5 daily records for 2024, falls short of overall record appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
In Doug Emhoff, the Harris campaign sees a skilled surrogate with wide appeal
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff implored Jewish voters on Tuesday to throw themselves into the campaign to elect his wife. “Our Jewish community is absolutely vital to electing Kamala Harris as our next president and Tim Walz as our next vice president,” Emhoff said in brief remarks on a virtual call hosted by the Harris campaign...
Creighton University’s regional business survey shows waning confidence in economy
OMAHA — Confidence in the economy has slumped, according to Creighton University’s latest monthly survey of supply managers in a nine-state region. Creighton’s Mid-America Business Conditions Index, intended to be a leading economic indicator, showed a regional confidence score that declined to 26.7 in August from 30.6 the month prior. Regarding economic challenges, 35.3% of […]
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