The ‘cannabis talk’ you should have with your kids
Now that cannabis is legal for adults to use in Minnesota, it’s time to talk to your kids about it. In coming months, more young people will be around adults who smoke weed. They’ll likely see adults sip seltzers or eat gummies infused with THC — the active ingredient in marijuana. However you feel about […]
The ‘cannabis talk’ you should have with your kids
Now that cannabis is legal for adults to use in Minnesota, it’s time to talk to your kids about it. In coming months, more young people will be around adults who smoke weed. They’ll likely see adults sip seltzers or eat gummies infused with THC — the active ingredient in marijuana. However you feel about […]
St. Paul City Council extends public comment on marijuana smoking ordinance
The St. Paul City Council voted Wednesday to extend the public comment period on a proposal that would restrict marijuana and tobacco smoking on city property. The original proposal would have made it a petty misdemeanor to smoke cannabis or tobacco products on city-controlled property, including parks and sidewalks. But council members signaled a willingness […]
St. Paul City Council extends public comment on marijuana smoking ordinance
The St. Paul City Council voted Wednesday to extend the public comment period on a proposal that would restrict marijuana and tobacco smoking on city property. The original proposal would have made it a petty misdemeanor to smoke cannabis or tobacco products on city-controlled property, including parks and sidewalks. But council members signaled a willingness […]
Bracing for fall viruses and ‘vaccine fatigue’
Remember last fall and winter when so many people were coughing, wheezing and feeling achy? We were facing a “tripledemic” of respiratory diseases. This month, we’re going to be asked to roll up our sleeves for another round of vaccines to avoid a repeat of last year’s waves of viral illness. There’s the annual flu […]
Bracing for fall viruses and ‘vaccine fatigue’
Remember last fall and winter when so many people were coughing, wheezing and feeling achy? We were facing a “tripledemic” of respiratory diseases. This month, we’re going to be asked to roll up our sleeves for another round of vaccines to avoid a repeat of last year’s waves of viral illness. There’s the annual flu […]
Flu, COVID, RSV: What you need to know about vaccines this autumn
[MUSIC PLAYING] INTERVIEWER: With kids back and school underway and cooler weather, cold and flu season will be here before you know it. And today, we’re learning that the upcoming COVID-19 booster is expected to be available as early as next week. There are a few other vaccines you might want to roll up your […]
Flu, COVID, RSV: What you need to know about vaccines this autumn
[MUSIC PLAYING] INTERVIEWER: With kids back and school underway and cooler weather, cold and flu season will be here before you know it. And today, we’re learning that the upcoming COVID-19 booster is expected to be available as early as next week. There are a few other vaccines you might want to roll up your […]
Back-to-school vaccinations encouraged as Minnesota’s immunization rate declines
When a child starts a new school year, they’re exposed to a lot of new people and a lot of new germs. That’s one reason why Andrea Singh, a pediatrician a Health Partners Park Nicolett, said it’s important for kids to be up to date with their immunizations. But according to data from the Minnesota […]
Minnesota ‘Blue Zones’ creator launches Netflix docuseries on quest for long life
Minnesota native Dan Buettner has spent a lot of his professional life traveling around the world and learning the longevity lessons offered by some cultures and communities. He calls these places “Blue ones” where people live significantly longer than average and he has even tried to create one in Albert Lea. Now, Buettner has taken […]