Turf Vs. Grass. Was Jets QB Aaron Rodgers Right To Blame His Injury on Artificial Turf?
When New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers tore his achilles heel in a recent game against the Buffalo Bills he blamed artificial turf. Does he have a point?
Health
Managing COVID/RSV/Flu This Fall in Central MN
Cooler weather, back to school and fall often means an increase in respiratory viruses. CentraCare spokesman Dr. George Morris says they are seeing an increase in COVID, flu and RSV cases in the community.
Wisconsin – You OK? Study: 7 out of 10 “Drunkest Cities” in USA in the Badger State
Excessive binge drinking is a national problem, but Wisconsin has 7 of the top 10 cities for heaviest rates of alcohol consumption.
Have A Smart Watch? Be Careful Of This Scam
We can't even be healthy without scammers coming at us. Sigh.
Attention Minnesota + Wisconsin Cookie Lovers! Nestlé’s Cookie Dough Recall Issued
The recall involves Nestlé Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies.
How Heatstroke Is Different Than a Stroke
What is heatstroke and how big of a concern is this on really hot days in Central Minnesota? Dr. David Perez-Lauterbach of CentraCare indicates heatstroke is the most dangerous of the heat related injuries.
Do Mosquitoes Love You? This May Be Why
Well, since we are in prime skeeter season, maybe we should break down a few reasons why you may be more attractive to mosquitoes when others are not.
What Minnesotans Should Know About Mosquito Borne Illnesses
Minnesota has more than our share of mosquitoes but how much of a factor are mosquito borne illnesses in our state? Dr. Thomas Math from CentraCare joined me on WJON to talk about this.
Six Minnesota Nurses Save a Woman's Life While on a Cruise
I imagine the last thing they expected was that they would end up saving a woman's life, but that's exactly what happened.
Do Minnesotans Call In Sick More Than Other States?
It makes sense that if you actually Googled this, that you were probably going to call in sick, right?
Which is Harder on Your Body: Extreme Heat or Extreme Cold?
Residents of the Northland are much more acclimated to extreme cold than extreme heat, but NOAA's data set shows that it's the heat we should be more worried about.