Nat'l Fitness Index Ranks Twin Cities At No. 2
The eighth annual American Fitness Index is out, and the Twin Cities comes in at Number 2.
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The eighth annual American Fitness Index is out, and the Twin Cities comes in at Number 2.
Target is making a major shift. It's looking to get away from packaged products and focus more on healthier grocery options, according to the Wall Street Journal.
A new medical robot is designed to make knee replacement surgery a less painful experience with a much quicker recovery.
A new study in Pediatrics, the official journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, finds most 3- to 5-year-olds are not given enough time for active play in child care centers.
Help is on the way for Minnesota farmers trying to bounce back from this year's devastating outbreak of the bird flu. Millions of turkeys and chickens have had to be euthanized, and the State Fair is canceling all bird exhibits this year as a precaution.
For nearly 30 years, the Minnesota AIDS Project has been working to help people affected by that deadly disease. Sunday was their 28th annual AIDS walk, and thousands of people showed up at Minnehaha Park to support the cause.
Soft drinks are still on the kids' menu at Dairy Queen. But come Sep. 1, the fast-food franchise will joins chains like McDonald's and Wendy's in eliminating soda. That doesn't mean adults can't order it for kids if they want. But for grandmother Jackie Preusse, just knowing the option isn't listed is a huge relief.
All poultry shows have been canceled at the Minnesota State Fair and county fairs across the state this year as authorities try to stop the spread of bird flu. The Minnesota Board of Animal Health is also prohibiting birds from being included in swap meets, exotic animal sales and petting zoos.
A Minnesota power plant fueled by turkey litter flopped and fell into receivership even before a virulent form of bird flu shook the Midwest's poultry industry in recent months, yet its new managers say they're confident they can keep it running for the long haul.
On average, babies get 18 needle pricks in their first year of life, and childhood is when the fear of needles is often formed. A local doctor is trying to make the process painless, and what people of all ages can do make their next needle a little nicer.
Prices for eggs and turkey meat are rising as an outbreak of bird flu in the Midwest claims an increasing number of chickens and turkeys. Market experts say grocery stores and wholesalers are trying to stock up on eggs, but there's no need to worry about having enough turkeys for Thanksgiving.
There's another reported problem for Minnesota's online health exchange: a system glitch. It means the state must re-run eligibility determinations for more than 55,000 Minnesotans, according to the Star Tribune.
One new Minnesota turkey farm has been hit by bird flu, raising the state's total to 85 since the outbreaks were first confirmed in early March. The Minnesota Board of Animal Health says the latest case is in Swift County.
Natalie had a quick trip to Children's Hospitals and Clinics of St. Paul to fix her kidneys, but she's planning to spend a lot of time in hospitals in the future. This week's Kylie's Kid has big plans to help others and maybe get a little famous along the way.
On this Mother's Day, thousands took part in the 23rd annual Twin Cities Race for the Cure at the Southdale Center in Edina. It's put on every year by the Susan G. Komen Foundation of Minnesota.
