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Reaching a record level, Duluth's hazardous air quality forces many tourists indoors

Reaching a record level, Duluth's hazardous air quality forces many tourists indoors

Smoke from the wildfires burning in northeastern Minnesota and in Canada is creating the worst air quality on record in many cities across Minnesota and the entire Great Lakes region. One of the worst spots has been Duluth, which is in the height of the city's busy tourist season.
by Dana Ferguson

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Catholic Charities distributes nearly 2,000 masks amid Twin Cities wildfire smoke

Catholic Charities distributes nearly 2,000 masks amid Twin Cities wildfire smoke

Catholic Charities Twin Cities distributed nearly 2,000 masks, along with water, food and showers, to people experiencing homelessness as wildfire smoke and extreme heat worsened conditions across Minneapolis and St. Paul.
by Ahmed Hassan

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Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite grows to more than 1,000 cases

Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite grows to more than 1,000 cases

Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection that causes severe diarrhea. Nearly 1,000 people have been diagnosed with cyclospora as of Wednesday, though no deaths have been reported. So far the outbreak does not include Minnesota.
by The Associated Press

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An ER doctor shares important reminders to stay safe this summer

An ER doctor shares important reminders to stay safe this summer

Summer comes with special times and, unfortunately, special accidents. Dr. Jim Miner, chair of emergency medicine at the University of Minnesota, shares how you can stay out of the emergency room this summer.
by Catharine Richert and Ellen Finn

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From kimchi to kombucha: Hype or healthy habit?

From kimchi to kombucha: Hype or healthy habit?

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two researchers studying the connection between fermented foods and our health.
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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