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Cold Vs Flu: How You Tell The Difference

Ken Hayes — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:14:56 +0000

Every flu season people get it wrong. Is it the cold, flu, or “stomach flu.” What’s the difference, right? If you’re sick you’re sick, but it’s a good idea to know if you really have the flu, because the flu can be deadly. Here’s how you tell the difference. As a rule of thumb: If [...]

5 Ways To Avoid Recreational Water Illnesses This Memorial Day Weekend

Cathy Kates — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:30:47 +0000

I have SO many wonderful memories of swimming in area lakes during my childhood. Chub Lake in Carlton, Sandy Lake in the Mahtowa/Barnum area, Moose Lake and of course, Park Point. I remember swimmer's itch and stepping on tin cans an

WARNING! Your Christmas Tree Could Be Making Your Family Sick

Cathy Kates — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:17:38 +0000

My family always had a real tree. We use to go out on a friend’s land in Holyoke and cut a fresh one down. Ah, family memories. According to Mail Online, experts are saying real trees could be the reason for sickness in your household. If you’re feeling lethargic or having problems breathing, it might [...]

Joe Mauer's Season Is Over

David Drew — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 23:51:22 +0000

This will be the lost year for the Minnesota Twins, with hopes to get back on track next season. That is especially true for Joe Mauer. What a year it has been for the hometown hero with all the problems so perhaps this is a fitting development.

Joe Mauer's season is over.

The upper respiratory infection that he came down with in Los Angeles a couple weeks ago never got better.