Thursday, May 23 2013 11:50 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:50:31 GMT
Washington State Patrol says the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River at Mount Vernon has collapsed, dumping vehicles and people into the water. Trooper Mark Francis says the four-lane bridge collapsed
The Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River at Mount Vernon has collapsed, dumping vehicles and people into the water.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:41 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:41:12 GMT
Veterans and supporters hold a groundbreaking ceremony in Winnebago, looking to create their own memorial to those who served their country. Set to be dedicated on August 4th, the Winnebago Area Veterans
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:04 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:04:31 GMT
Some encouraging news today from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The U.S. teen birth rate fell 25 percent over five years to a record low of 31 births per 1,000 teens.
Some encouraging news today from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The U.S. teen birth rate fell 25 percent over five years to a record low of 31 births per 1,000 teens.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:07 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:07:30 GMT
A local Mankato business is giving to a good cause with customers buying cool treats.
Frozen Yogurt Creations in Mankato says they will donate 20 percent of the money they make today to March of Dimes.
A local Mankato business is giving to a good cause with customers buying cool treats.
Frozen Yogurt Creations in Mankato says they will donate 20 percent of the money they make today to March of Dimes.
Another sign the worst of the flu season is behind us statewide and locally: more freedom for visitors at area hospitals.
"We've anticipated we're through the worst of it and we've decided, along with several other hospitals, to relax our restrictions at this time," says Maggie Dake, RN with New Ulm Medical Center Clinic.
As of Monday visitors are no longer limited to only immediate family and only two visitors at a time. Similar restrictions were put in place in 2009 for the H1N1 epidemic.
Health care providers still urge people to stay home if they are sick, wash their hands frequently and cover their coughs. Recently health officials have said the worst of the flu season is likely over in Minnesota.
As of last week, in Minnesota the number of flu–related hospitalizations and outbreaks dropped for the third week in a row: 135 hospitalizations from 628 three weeks ago.
At last count, there have been 112 flu–related deaths in the state.
