(Learfield) –Minnesota continues to rank among the top states for Lyme disease cases, and health experts are urging people to stay vigilant outdoors this summer. Dr. David Pearson with the University of Minnesota Medical School says deer ticks can be found almost anywhere, including backyards, making awareness and prevention critical.
Lyme disease can lead to serious complications affecting the joints, nervous system, and heart if left untreated. He advises people to check for ticks after spending time outdoors and watch for the telltale ring-shaped rash that can develop around a bite.
Park River Woman Facing Multiple Felony Charges
(KNOX) - A Park River woman is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say she punched a man, grabbed his pocket knife, threatened to kill another person, and then kicked two deputies when they tried to arrest her. 44-year-old Andrea Lynn Sl...
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Game and Fish Department Says Pheasant Numbers Up, Pronghorn Survey Starts Soon
(KNOX) - The North Dakota Game and Fish Department released it's 2026 spring pheasant crowing count survey. They recorded 23.2 crows per stop statewide, which is a 9% increase from 2025. The survey results show that the southwest had 32.7 crows per s...
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Premiums Could Increase In 2027 For Plans Sold Through MNsure
(KNOX) - Several health insurers are proposing double-digit premium increases for 2027 plans sold through MNsure. New filings with the Minnesota Department of Commerce show requested increases ranging from about 10 to 13 percent. The proposals have n...
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Altru Health System President Finalist for State Board of Higher Education
(KNOX) -Altru Health System President Dr.Joshua Deere is one of three finalists for a position on the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education. A nominating committee has brought his name and two others to Gov. Kelly Armstrong for consideration t...
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