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CBS News
19 hours ago
- Health
- CBS News
Fallout continues after federal raid; officials say drugs is a growing concern in area
Continued fallout from federal raid on Lake Street; officials say drugs are a problem in the area Continued fallout from federal raid on Lake Street; officials say drugs are a problem in the area Continued fallout from federal raid on Lake Street; officials say drugs are a problem in the area Fallout continues after a chaotic clash between protesters and law enforcement serving a drug trafficking warrant on Lake Street in Minneapolis Tuesday. While residents and local leaders denounced the tactics, they do say drugs are a growing problem in Minneapolis. Healthcare officials are sounding the alarm too. The chaotic clash is gone but questions remain — about the optics in which federal agents went about the raid at a Mexican restaurant on Lake Street. Many believing the raid was tied to immigration enforcement, but the Department of Homeland Security calls it a "groundbreaking criminal operation." Local leaders say the search warrant was connected to "drugs and money laundering." "I don't know one person who's ok with drug smuggling in our communities," said Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt. In fact — Sheriff Witt says Tuesday's operation needed to be done pointing to an uptick in overdoses. "Look at the stats, Od's are going back up already, we have to do this work," Witt said. According to Hennepin Healthcare, the number of non-fatal overdoses is up about 45% compared to last year. Dr. Tim Kummer, the Assistant Medical Director of Hennepin EMS calls the uptick troubling. "When you have an increase in non-fatal overdoses, you'll inevitable have an increase in fatal overdoses," Kummer said. Healthcare leaders say they are working on a plan to get ahead of this spike in non-fatal overdoses before they become fatal. Back on E. Lake Street, those living in the area say they see the drug use in real time. "We are all the time threaten by violence by drug dealers in their corners," said business owner Rodrigo Cardoso.
National Post
a day ago
- Health
- National Post
Canadian wildfire smoke causes 'very unhealthy' conditions in American Midwest and reaches Europe
Article content Hennepin Healthcare, the main emergency hospital in Minneapolis, has seen a slight increase in visits by patients with respiratory symptoms aggravated by the dirty air. Article content Dr. Rachel Strykowski, a pulmonologist, said there is usually a bit of a delay before patients come in, which is unfortunate because the sooner those patients contact their doctors, the better the outcome. Typical symptoms, she said, include 'increase in shortness of breath, wheezing, maybe coughing a bit more, and flares of their underlying disease, and that's usually COPD and asthma.' Article content What happens, Strykowski said, is that the fine particulate matter from the wildfire smoke triggers more inflammation in patients' airways, aggravating their underlying medical conditions. Article content Strykowski noted that this is usually a time those patients can go outside and enjoy the summer weather because there are fewer triggers, so the current ones forcing them to stay inside can feel 'quite isolating.' Article content People can protect themselves by staying indoors or by wearing N95 masks, she said. Strykowski added that they must be N95s because the cloth masks many people used during the COVID-19 pandemic don't provide enough filtration. Article content Canada is having another bad wildfire season, and more than 27,000 people in three provinces have been forced to evacuate. Most of the smoke reaching the American Midwest has been coming from fires northwest of the provincial capital of Winnipeg in Manitoba. Article content Winnipeg hotels opened Monday to evacuees. More than 17,000 Manitoba residents have been displaced since last week, including 5,000 residents of the community of Flin Flon, nearly 400 miles (645 kilometers) northwest of Winnipeg. In neighboring Saskatchewan, 2,500 residents of the town of La Ronge were ordered to flee Monday, on top of more than 8,000 in the province who had been evacuated earlier. Article content Article content In Saskatoon, where the premiers of Canada's provinces and the country's prime minister met Monday, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said all of Canada has come together to help the Prairie provinces. Article content Article content Two people were killed by a wildfire in mid-May in Lac du Bonnet, northeast of Winnipeg. Article content Canada's worst-ever wildfire season was in 2023. It choked much of North America with dangerous smoke for months. Article content The smoke reaches Europe Article content Canada's wildfires are so large and intense that the smoke is even reaching Europe, where it is causing hazy skies but isn't expected to affect surface-air quality, according the European climate service Copernicus. Article content The first high-altitude plume reached Greece and the eastern Mediterranean just over two weeks ago, with a much larger plume crossing the Atlantic within the past week and more expected in coming days, according to Copernicus. Article content 'That's really an indicator of how intense these fires are, that they can deliver smoke,' high enough that they can be carried so far on jet streams, said Mark Parrington, senior scientist at the service. Article content The fires also are putting out significant levels of carbon pollution — an estimated 56 megatonnes through Monday, second only to 2023, according to Copernicus. Article content
CBS News
28-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Are sunburns a good base for a tan? Debunking common summer myths.
There are many pearls of wisdom we've all been fed about the impending summer season, but what's hearsay and what's true? WCCO gets some answers that may contradict your parents' or grandparents' advice. It's the season to sun, swim and savor flavors. But when it comes to that watermelon, it can become ominous. A common warning is that watermelon seeds can germinate in your stomach. However, Dr. Krish Subrahmanian, who works in pediatric medicine at Hennepin Healthcare, says, "We are gonna myth bust right now. The watermelon isn't gonna grow in your belly." Subrahmanian would know because he fields a lot of summer questions. Another food-related question he gets: Do you need to wait half an hour after eating to swim? "So, I am never going to tell you to your mother, however, in this case, there is no scientific evidence to say you have to. Listen to your mother, but you can," he said. There are some other stories on sunscreen and sunburns. "I think it's a myth that those of us with darker skin don't need sunscreen," he said. "It's really important we wear sunscreen as well. Anyone going out in the sun should be getting a good sunscreen — 30 SPF or higher. Skin cancer can occur in all skin types." As for those in pursuit of the sun, you may have heard this: Burns are a good base for a tan. Subrahmanian says burns can turn into tans, but "any burn is not good for your skin, it is a sign of the skin cells breaking down and sort of regenerating – it's not good." Subrahmanian says another summer myth is that insect repellent is bad for you. He says as long as kids don't swallow it, repellent with DEET is the most effective protection.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man dies after being shot during altercation in Minneapolis Thursday
The Brief A man died after he was shot on May 15 in Minneapolis. The gunman fled the scene and the victim's wife drove him to a hospital. The victim died in the hospital the day after he was shot. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A man died after he was shot during an altercation inside a vehicle on Thursday in Minneapolis. What we know According to Minneapolis police, on May 15, just before 8:30 p.m., a vehicle drove up to an ambulance crew at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. A man with at least one life-threatening gunshot wound was inside the vehicle, who was then taken to Hennepin Healthcare. Police were able to locate the scene where the man was shot, on the 2700 block of Columbus Avenue. Authorities say that an altercation inside a vehicle led to the gunfire that injured, and ultimately killed, the man. The man's wife drove him to the hospital. The man died the day after the shooting, on May 16. He was identified as 48-year-old Michael Ray Adkins. Police say the gunman fled the scene, and no arrests have been made. What we don't know Police did not give any information on possible suspects. What led up to the altercation that led to the fatal shooting is currently unknown. What they're saying "It's incredibly frustrating to see yet another life lost to senseless violence," said Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara. "We don't have all the answers yet as to what happened, but I can promise you that our investigators will work tirelessly to bring justice to this victim and his family." What you can do Police are asking anyone with information regarding this shooting to email policetips@ or leave a voicemail at 612-673-5845. The Source A press release from the Minneapolis Police Department.
CBS News
17-05-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Minnesota doctor on the road to recovery after falling 300 feet down a mountain
How a Minnesota doctor is reclaiming her life after a 300-foot fall How a Minnesota doctor is reclaiming her life after a 300-foot fall How a Minnesota doctor is reclaiming her life after a 300-foot fall Dr. Shirlee Xie has worn many titles over the years, including Hennepin Healthcare physician, mom, wife and friend. For more than 15 years, she's dedicated her life to healing others, but now she's turning that healing inward. Late last year, Xie and her husband took a two-week hiking trip to Switzerland. On day two of the getaway, she experienced a life-altering accident, falling about 300 feet down a mountain. She was airlifted to the hospital after suffering several broken bones, a traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures to her spine, leaving her completely paralyzed from the chest down. Since then, Xie has been working very hard in physical therapy to hit some personal goals, such as having the strength to take photos again and capture the world around her. WCCO "Everything is a little different. I have to do things a little differently now," Xie said. She is fighting for her independence, pouring into herself, navigating a wheelchair and exploring again. On Mother's Day, she picked up a camera again, taking candid photos of her children posing with birds. Shirlee Xie "It felt good. It was scary," Xie said. "I'm trying to do a very scary thing every day." In just a few weeks, she will embark on another milestone: getting on an airplane for the first time since that fateful day. With fierce determination and courage, Xie is rebuilding her life, one movement and milestone at a time.
