Minnesota health officials have confirmed an infant death related to pertussis, also known as whooping cough. The infant was diagnosed with pertussis in August 2019 and died in November after being hospitalized for three months. The last pediatric death related to pertussis in Minnesota was in 2013. The first symptoms of pertussis are similar to […]
Local advocates applaud federal push to raise tobacco buying age to 21 (AUDIO)
The minimum age to purchase all tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, would go from 18 to 21 nationwide, once a bill passed by Congress is signed by the President. Laura Smith with Minnesotans for a Smoke-Free Generation says “it’s really important because tobacco 21 will help keep tobacco products out of our schools, it will […]
Health officials confirm two more vaping-related deaths
Two more Minnesotans have died due to complications from severe lung injuries associated with vaping. The Minnesota Department of Health confirms the two latest deaths involve people over the age of 50. Both died in September following complicated hospitalizations. The patients developed difficulty breathing. Investigators say the first patient vaped a number of products including illegal […]
Gopher volleyball closes out non-conference slate tonight/Saturday (AUDIO)
GOPHERS HOSTS DIET COKE CLASSIC The University of Minnesota welcomes Clemson and Oral Roberts to Maturi Pavilion, Sept. 19-21. Minnesota takes on Clemson Thursday night and Oral Roberts Saturday. Both match times begin at 7 p.m. On Friday, Clemson and Oral Roberts will compete in a neutral site match at Maturi Pavilion, at 5 p.m. […]