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CBS News
2 hours ago
- Health
- CBS News
Early West Nile surge in Twin Cities mosquitoes has officials urging caution
Officials say West Nile virus is surging earlier than usual in mosquito populations in the Twin Cities metro. The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District said pests in all seven counties it covers have tested positive for the disease. Positivity rate is also higher than normal for July — a quarter of the mosquito pools tested last week came back positive for West Nile. That is "more typical with late-August when the mosquito populations are winding down," the district said. The mosquito species that infects humans most often is "active in some of the highest numbers recorded by MMCD," the organization said. There has only been one human case of West Nile virus in Minnesota so far this year. Most people who contract the disease have no symptoms. Officials recommend using insect repellent, wearing long, loose-fitting, light-colored clothes, getting rid of stagnant water on your property and staying inside during peak mosquito activity hours. The MMCD covers Hennepin, Carver, Scott, Dakota, Washington, Ramsey and Anoka counties.
CBS News
2 hours ago
- Business
- CBS News
Metro Transit to expand routes, add express Park and Ride service
Starting next month, Metro Transit will increase service on more than 20 routes across the Twin Cities area. Officials also say starting Aug. 16, they're adding service to the area's busiest routes, including routes 18, 6, 68 and 645. Route 61, which runs between downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, will also see expanded service every day. Metro Transit says it will open new express bus routes to and from Park and Rides in Blaine, Mounds View, Minnetonka, Coon Rapids and Brooklyn Park starting on Aug. 16. It will also bring back two routes that were suspended during the pandemic lockdown: route 134 which operates between Highland Park and downtown Minneapolis, and route 765 which runs between downtown Minneapolis and the Target North Campus in Brooklyn Park. Metro Transit says the August expansion will represent a 5% increase in service. There are also additional service improvements coming later this year. Starting in October, trips on the Blue and Green lines will run more often starting at 7 a.m. Then in December, the E Line will open, running between Southdale and the University of Minnesota. In 2024, Metro Transit says ridership increased by 6% compared to the year before. In January, it also lowered fares: full-priced adult fares on non-express bus routes and the light rail are $2 a day. For young people, seniors and Medicare recipients, the price is $1.
CBS News
a day ago
- Automotive
- CBS News
At least 1 hurt in multi-vehicle crash on northbound I-35W in Arden Hills, state patrol says
Traffic is backed up on the northbound side of Interstate 35W Thursday morning in the north Twin Cities metro after a multi-vehicle crash. MnDOT traffic cameras show a speeding car in the far left lane clip another vehicle near County Road I, causing a smoky spinout. The Minnesota State Patrol says at least one person suffered minor injuries in the collision. This story will be updated.
CBS News
a day ago
- CBS News
SWAT team gathered outside Roseville apartment complex after shots fired
Law enforcement have converged outside a Twin Cities apartment building early Thursday morning. Roseville police say someone fired a gun inside Coventry Apartments off Ashbury Street and is now barricaded inside. Ramsey County's SWAT team is at the scene assisting, and there are no known victims. This is a developing story.
CBS News
a day ago
- Climate
- CBS News
More sunshine, warmer temps Thursday in Minnesota amid air quality alert
Wildfire smoke will continue to spread into Minnesota on Thursday, with an air quality alert in effect until 11 p.m. Friday for most of the state. Any storms left over from Wednesday night around the Twin Cities will continue to fade and exit as high pressure nudges eastward. This will clear the clouds for some sunshine Thursday afternoon, helping highs reach the mid-80s. Aside from a few clouds, expect more sunshine Friday with highs a touch warmer in the upper 80s. The weekend looks to remain fairly tame with models only indicating isolated pop-ups storms across northern Minnesota each afternoon. Temperatures and humidity continue to climb with highs both days near 90 degrees. Looks like a slightly better chance for storms late Sunday with a little relief from the heat and humidity by mid-week.
