Thursday, May 23 2013 12:13 AM EDT2013-05-23 04:13:54 GMT
A groundbreaking procedure saved the life of a little boy. And it could change the way doctors treat a potentially deadly breathing condition. Kaiba Gionfriddo suffered a collapse of the windpipe. His
Doctors invented a tiny device to help expand the airway.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:56 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:56:16 GMT
Some local bike riders aren't letting the raining weather change their plans. Out promoting the benefits of biking today the mayors of Mankato and North Mankato. The weather might not be ideal but many
The North Mankato and Mankato mayors are organizing a bike ride through the two cities.
It's all a part of National Bike Month observed in May.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:32 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:32:13 GMT
DFL lawmakers made good on a lot of their promises coming off their big electoral victory in 2012. Arguably none bigger than funding for K-12 education. Along with higher per pupil funding, the state
Most districts already had all-day kindergarten, will now be funded in full
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:29 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:29:00 GMT
A CVS Pharmacy worker in Mankato is facing multiple felonies after allegedly stealing more than a thousand prescription pills. Back on Monday, authorities were contacted about an employee theft concerning
A CVS Pharmacy worker in Mankato is facing multiple felonies after allegedly stealing more than a thousand prescription pills. Back on Monday, authorities were contacted about an employee theft concerning
MANKATO , MINN. -
When it is cold outside, it is important to bundle up to prevent frostbite. With the wind chills in the 30 below zero range today and into tonight, it is vital to stay protected.
Frostbite can take only a few minutes to set in if you are unprotected in temperatures like this. If you venture out, make sure to cover your extremities like fingers, toes, and ears. If you do show symptoms of frostbite, or frostnip, the first stage of frostbite, use warm water between 100 and 102 degrees.
Dr. Chris Anderson, Emergency Medicine Staff Physician at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, stresses that there are dangers to using very hot water. "Once you get too hot, you can actually cause more tissue damage. You also don't want to rub the tissue. Some people think massaging the tissue helps, but that can actually cause more tissue damage as well."
The elderly and young children are more susceptible to frostbite. Avoid alcohol also if you will be going outdoors, and try to get inside frequently.
