(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.
30-Year-Old Man Facing Property Damage and DWI Charges in Detroit Lakes
(KNOX) - A 30-year-old Phoenix man is facing felony property damage and DWI charges after authorities say he drove an excavator, damaging several properties through part of Detroit Lakes. Alex Prescott-Hansen is facing first-degree property damage an...
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Oxford Reality Donates $250,000 to Help Keep Intramural Sports
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Park River Woman Facing Multiple Felony Charges
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Game and Fish Department Says Pheasant Numbers Up, Pronghorn Survey Starts Soon
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