Air quality alert in effect across Minnesota this weekend

A statewide air quality alert is in effect through Sunday due to smoke from wildfires in western Canada. 

72 cases of waterborne illness linked to Zumbrota, Minnesota campground

The Minnesota Department of Health has identified an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis associated with people who visited the Shades of Sherwood Campground in Zumbrota during the month of July. MDH is asking anyone who visited the Shades of Sherwood during July to contact its waterborne diseases unit at 651-201-5794.

Health Dept. confirms measles in Hennepin County child

The Minnesota Department of Health has confirmed a case of measles in a child in Hennepin County. 

Cryptosporidiosis outbreak linked to Zumbrota, Minnesota campground visitors

The Minnesota Department of Health has identified an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis associated with people who visited the Shades of Sherwood Campground in Zumbrota during the month of July. MDH is asking anyone who visited the Shades of Sherwood during July to contact its waterborne diseases unit at 651-201-5794.

Florida mom warns of liquid nitrogen 'Dragon's Breath' snack

A Florida mom whose son was recently hospitalized after he ate a "Dragon’s Breath" snack is warning others about the dangers of the liquid nitrogen-infused treat, especially for those with asthma.

Trader Joe's, Kroger wraps and salads may be affected by parasite

Federal officials have issued a public health alert warning people to watch for signs of parasitic infections if they've eaten any of the two dozen varieties of wraps and salads sold nationwide by retailers including Kroger and Trader Joe’s.

CDC: Don't wash or reuse condoms

You would think it would be common sense not to reuse condoms, but apparently it’s enough of a problem that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is providing a reminder to not do it.

New app connects grieving strangers through texts

It's been nearly 2 years since Robynne Boyd of Decatur said goodbye to her mother Carol, and her marriage.

Healing from cancer with Mend After
video

Anyone who has been through cancer the process knows how difficult surgery, chemo and radiation can be. Now, one woman is working to make cancer recovery a little easier. For more information, go to mendafter.com.

MDA: Allergy alert for undeclared wheat in Kowalski's spice blend

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has issued an allergy alert for a Kowalski’s brand spice blend that did not declare wheat as an ingredient on the label. 

Man with Down syndrome runs sock business worth $4M

Down syndrome doesn't hold back a 22-year-old who co-founded with his dad a sock company now worth $4 million. 

Salmonella risk prompts Hungry Man recall

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that products may be contaminated with salmonella from whey powder that has been recalled by the producer of the ingredient. 

Ritz Cracker products recalled over Salmonella fears

The company that creates Ritz Cracker products has issued a voluntarily recall in the U.S. due to a possible Salmonella scare.

Salmonella infections linked to raw turkey products, 90 sickened nationwide

An outbreak of multidrug-resistant Salmonella infections linked to raw turkey products has sickened 90 people across 26 states, including 13 people in Minnesota, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Air quality alert issued for NW, central Minnesota due to Canadian wildfires

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert for northwestern and central parts of the state due to smoke from wildfires in Ontario, Canada. 

FDA: Grain-free dog food may cause heart disease

Pet owners trying to keep their dogs on a healthy diet may actually be putting them at risk.

Swiss rolls and bread sold in Florida recalled

Flower Foods, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall on Mrs. Freshley's and other brands of Swiss Rolls and Captain John Derst's Old Fashion Bread, as stated on their website.

Hy-Vee voluntarily recalls pasta salad due to reported illnesses

Hy-Vee is voluntarily recalling its Spring Pasta Salad due to potential that it could be contaminated with Salmonella.

Wearing sunglasses may do more harm than good

When the sun is out, for many of us that means the sunglasses come out, too. But here's a real shocker: wearing sunglasses may be doing more harm than good.