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Fox News
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- Health
- Fox News
Health officials alarmed by unprecedented July spike in West Nile-infected mosquitoes in 2 major cities
Mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus have reached one of the highest numbers ever recorded in Minnesota during the month of July, and authorities caution citizens to stay inside at dusk and dawn. The blood-sucking bugs in all seven counties of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area tested positive for the disease, according to the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD). MMCD ecologists processed nearly 200 mosquito pools and found Culex tarsalis mosquitoes, the species most blamed for spreading the West Nile virus, were "active in some of the highest numbers" ever recorded, according to FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul. Of 133 pools tested, 34 tested positive for the virus, showing a rate of more than 25% positivity, MMCD reported. The rate is one of the highest recorded in the month of July, more in line with numbers seen in late August, when mosquito populations wind down. Positive West Nile virus samples were also found in mosquitoes in other states, including Georgia, where they were confirmed in three different areas of Atlanta. Though the city is working on coordinating insect control, officials asked residents near affected areas to protect themselves from bites and eliminate standing water to prevent mosquito breeding. The West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne disease that can cause encephalitis, or inflammation of the brain, according to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). Originating between mosquitoes and birds in Africa and Europe, the virus spread to the U.S. in 1999 when an outbreak in New York sent nearly 60 people to the hospital over two months. Most of the patients had clinical signs of brain swelling, and seven patients died, according to a report from the National Institutes of Health. While the disease can be more detrimental to older patients and those with muscle weakness, MDH officials said most people bitten by infected mosquitoes experience either mild symptoms or none at all.
Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Review: Yacht Club festival kicks off second year with energetic Friday lineup
If opening day of the Minnesota Yacht Club music festival is any indication of what the rest of the weekend will hold, the success of last year's inaugural festival was no mere beginner's luck. On a relatively cool Friday afternoon, Harriet Island Regional Park felt bustling as soon as the festival gates opened at 12:30 and became even more electric as tens of thousands of people filled the park throughout the afternoon. (Official attendance numbers were not made available but, in the lead-up to the festival, organizers anticipated daily attendance at about 35,000.) The 2024 festival drew about 70,000 people to Harriet Island and, despite snags like pre-festival park floods and one band's last-minute cancellation, was well-received by both critics and fans. For this year, the festival is expanded from two to three days and features headliners including Hozier, Green Day, Fall Out Boy, Weezer and one of the first scheduled performances from Alabama Shakes since 2017. C3 Presents, the company that runs the Yacht Club as well as other festivals like Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits, has also added additional concession stands and amenities to alleviate lines. As of Friday, most three-day ticket packages and single-day tickets for Friday and Sunday were sold out. This translates to millions of dollars in economic impact for the city of St. Paul, according to Visit Saint Paul spokesperson Chelsea Fey, who said many downtown hotels are nearly sold out for the weekend. And despite some frustration caused by all of St. Paul's Green Line light rail stations going offline for Metro Transit construction during the festival, transportation to the festival was fairly smooth, many attendees said. Most interviewed Friday said they chose to either drive — and park downtown or nearby on the West Side — or take rideshares like Uber or Lyft, despite some complaints from attendees last year about high prices or long wait times for post-festival rides. 'It sucks that the Green Line wasn't running,' said Alex Calametti, attending the festival with two family members. 'It would've been a lot easier to not have to pay for parking.' Other festival-goers arrived by more creative means: Bill May of St. Paul and Lindsey Den Bleyker of Colorado both docked at the nearby St. Paul Yacht Club marina by boat from Inver Grove Heights. This year's festival schedule — which also uplifts local artists in addition to national headliners — feels more wide-ranging in both genre and fanbase age than last year's 1990s-nostalgia-heavy lineup, and on Friday, attendees seemed to love every minute of it. Local opening acts Maygen & The Birdwatcher and Mike Kota each drew solid crowds of several hundred fans apiece. Performing solo, Hamilton Leithauser of 2000s indie band The Walkmen had a bit more of a low-key stage presence, vacillating between a fun, crowd-pleasing gritty rock sound and a Bob Dylan pastiche that was, let's say, less effective. But up next across the park, Florida indie folk-rockers The 502s kicked the whole day's energy up a notch with bluegrassy hits like 'Hey Julia' and 'Just A Little While.' Saxophonist Joe Capati's red-in-the-face solos were a highlight of the whole day. Festival organizers run a tight schedule: Not more than one minute after the crowd broke into applause for The 502s, fellow Florida-raised singer-songwriter Gigi Perez walked onto the festival's other stage with her powerful, deep vocals that initially gained her TikTok fame in 2021. Late in the afternoon, first headliner Sheryl Crow delivered — no surprise — an incredibly solid performance of favorites like 'If It Makes You Happy' and 'Everyday Is A Winding Road,' as well as the live debut of a new song just released Friday, 'The New Normal.' It was clear that plenty of people arrived specifically in time to see Crow. And despite the more mellow sound of the next headliner, Father John Misty, he managed to keep the energy going; his classic dapper suit didn't hurt, either. But the real treat of the night came next, when Alabama Shakes reunited onstage for one of its first performances since 2017; the band went on hiatus in 2018 so its members, particularly frontwoman Brittany Howard, could pursue solo careers. Howard and her bandmates stepped onstage Friday to the day's most raucous applause thus far — and boy, was it warranted. Returning to the old Alabama Shakes catalog on Friday with tracks like 'Don't Wanna Fight' and 'Sound and Color,' Howard's powerful voice was by turns gravelly and soulful and maybe even angelic. 'I tell you what, it's felt good playing these songs,' Howard said from the stage. It felt good to hear them again, too. Up next are the final two headliners of the evening: 2000s rockers Train and Irish singer-songwriter-bard Hozier. This article will be updated. Related Articles Minnesota musicians enter the Yacht Club Festival with high hopes Steve Miller Band cancels Minnesota State Fair Grandstand show due to climate change 'Hot in Herre' hitmaker Nelly to headline the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand What to know if you're headed to the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival Concert review: Belcher's violin elegant and expressive in Minnesota Orchestra's German Romances Solve the daily Crossword
Reuters
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Frost sign G Marlene Boissonnault to 1-year deal
July 18 - The Minnesota Frost signed goaltender Marlene Boissonnault to a one-year contract on Friday. The 28-year-old Canadian originally joined the Frost as a reserve player last March. "We are thrilled to welcome Marlene back to Saint Paul for the upcoming season," Frost general manager Melissa Caruso said. "We were lucky to be able to get to know her as an athlete and teammate last season, and believe she is the perfect last piece of our goaltending group. She brings energy and enthusiasm to our locker room and proven skill to the crease." Boissonnault, who starred collegiately at Cornell, began her PWHL career with the Montreal Victoire in 2023-24. --Field Level Media
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lindsey Vonn Suffers Unfortunate Wardrobe Malfunction
Lindsey Vonn Suffers Unfortunate Wardrobe Malfunction originally appeared on The Spun. Lindsey Vonn suffered an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction on the red carpet at The ESPYs on Wednesday night. Vonn, 40, returned to professional skiing this year. The legendary U.S. Winter Olympian, who is a four-time skiing World Cup champion, returned after years of devastating injuries. She performed well at the 2025 World Cup and other events. The Saint Paul, Minnesota native was nominated for Best Comeback at The ESPYs in 2025. Vonn, who was honored to receive the nomination, said she voted for Suni Lee, the U.S. gymnast who battled two rare, incurable kidney diseases to return to competition. "Can't believe I'm nominated for another ESPY award… wow! Means a lot to me and it's very humbling. I'm nominated for Best Comeback (only 10 years after my first comeback nomination 🤪) which is a category filled with incredible, incredible women," she wrote heading into the competition. "I voted for Suni Lee as her comeback in Paris was beyond impressive! Voting is still open until the 16th. Will put a link to vote in my bio and stories. 🙏🏻 "But in honor of the nomination I decided to throw it back to some of my favorite ESPY kits and some that I'd rather pretend I never wore haha 🤦🏼♀️ which is your favorite? See you next week ESPYS! ❤️" Unfortunately, on the red carpet, Vonn suffered an awkward wardrobe malfunction. Vonn's "risque" dress ended up blowing in the wind, exposing her front section, in an awkward moment. From the report: Lindsey Vonn suffered a wardrobe malfunction Wednesday when she attended the 2025 ESPY Awards in Los Angeles. The American skier, who wore a strapless Elisabetta Franchi gown with a daring slit, seemingly encountered a gust of wind while walking the red carpet, with the fabric of her dress showing more of her underwear. Fortunately for Vonn, she was aided during the mishap. Footage of Vonn's mishap can be seen here. Lee, meanwhile, ended up winning the award. Lindsey Vonn Suffers Unfortunate Wardrobe Malfunction first appeared on The Spun on Jul 17, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 17, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
Associated Press
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Minnesota United hosts the San Jose Earthquakes in Western Conference play
San Jose Earthquakes (7-7-7, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota United FC (10-4-7, fourth in the Western Conference) Saint Paul, Minnesota; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Minnesota United FC -112, San Jose +254, Draw +293; over/under is 3.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota United plays the San Jose Earthquakes in conference action. United is 7-4-5 in Western Conference games. United is seventh in the league with 35 goals led by Tanitoluwa Oluwatimikhin Oluwaseyi with eight. The Earthquakes are 6-5-4 against Western Conference teams. The Earthquakes are 10th in the Western Conference allowing only 33 goals. The matchup Saturday is the second meeting this season between the two teams. United won the last game 1-0. TOP PERFORMERS: Oluwatimikhin Oluwaseyi has scored eight goals with four assists for United. Bongokuhle Hlongwane has three goals over the last 10 games. Christian Arango has scored 10 goals with one assist for the Earthquakes. Preston Judd has four goals and one assist over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: United: 5-2-3, averaging 2.0 goals, 3.9 shots on goal and 4.0 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.4 goals per game. Earthquakes: 3-1-6, averaging 1.7 goals, 4.6 shots on goal and 6.3 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.3 goals per game. NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: United: Wessel Speel (injured). Earthquakes: Noel Arthur Buck (injured), Niko Tsakiris (injured). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
