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4 hours ago
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2 new measles cases confirmed in Minnesota as total climbs to 4; health officials urge vaccination
Here's what you need to know about measles, according to doctors Here's what you need to know about measles, according to doctors Here's what you need to know about measles, according to doctors Two more cases of Measles have been confirmed in Minnesota, bringing the total number of cases in 2025 to four, according to a release sent by the Department of Health on Monday. One case is an unvaccinated child from Dakota County, who was infectious while at Nickelodeon Universe in Mall of America on May 24. Health officials are asking anyone who was at the mall between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. that day to watch for symptoms that develop between May 31 and June 14. Anyone who is unvaccinated or has not had measles are most at risk of contracting the virus, officials said. The child has not traveled outside of Minnesota in the last month and had no known exposures. "Anytime we confirm a case of measles unrelated to travel that has no known source, it is worrying," Jessica Hancock-Allen, infectious disease division director at MDH, said in the release. "This is because it could be a sign that measles is spreading in the community undetected by public health and healthcare systems. It is uncertain where the child was exposed and whether others may have been exposed." The other confirmed case is a Washington County adult whose vaccination status is unverified, the state agency says. Both individuals are recovering at home. Minnesota officials are working with local health departments and other locations in the Twin Cities to notify those who were exposed to either case. The agency confirmed the first case on March 24 in a Hennepin County adult who had recently traveled domestically and internationally, and the second confirmed case announced in April was an infant less than 1 year old. The infant was diagnosed with the virus while in another country, and wasn't infectious when they returned to Minnesota. MDH says the best way to prevent measles is through immunization. Officials recommend children receive two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine — the first at 12 to 15 months old and the second between 4 and 6 years old. Minnesota immunization records can be found here. So far this year, the U.S. has reported 1,088 cases of measles, with more than 720 in Texas alone. Measles is one of the most contagious infectious diseases, and in some cases can cause severe infections in the lungs and brain that can lead to cognitive issues, deafness or death. Note: The above video first aired on April 22, 2025.
Yahoo
a day ago
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Tractor-trailer destroyed flames on I-79 in Washington County
A tractor-trailer was destroyed by flames on I-79 in Washington County on Sunday. PennDOT said the vehicle caught on fire on I-79 northbound between Exit 33 (U.S. 40 - Laboratory) and Exit 34 (I-70 East - New Stanton) at 4:40 p.m. Photos shared by the South Strabane Fire Department show the cab of the vehicle completely engulfed in flames. Firefighters said a lane restriction was in place while Bujanowski Towing worked to take the vehicle away. There were no injuries. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
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2 days ago
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Frida Kahlo photo exhibit brings rare personal images to Hagerstown
The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts is set to host a major exhibition featuring personal photographs of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. The exhibition, titled "Frida Kahlo: Picturing an Icon," will run from June 14 to Oct. 5, according to a community announcement. It will showcase 115 images from a collection of 450 photographs and objects acquired in 2003 by Vicente Wolf, a Cuban-born interior designer based in New York City. Wolf is believed to own the largest known collection of personal and family photographs of Kahlo in private hands. "My intention was to focus on the most iconic and emotionally resonant images — those that best capture Frida's presence, her aura and the complexity of her personal life," Wolf said in the announcement. "I was especially drawn to those that offered an intimate glimpse into her world, particularly those taken by Diego (her husband, Mexican artist Diego Rivera), which feel charged with both affection and insight. My goal was to create a portrait of Frida that goes beyond the myth — to reveal the woman, the artist and the vulnerability behind the legend." The museum has created a specially designed space for the exhibition, using a color palette taken from a photograph of Kahlo for Vogue Magazine, according to Executive Director Sarah J. Hall. All interpretive materials for the exhibition will be presented in both Spanish and English, and the museum has planned complementary activities, including Latin classical music performances, diary-making workshops and summer camps. "We want our visitors to be inspired by Frida's spirit by tapping into lived experience to make art," Hall said in the announcement. Wolf said that he hopes visitors will gain a deeper understanding of Kahlo through the exhibition. "It's one thing to see her art; it's another to see the life that fueled it," he said in the announcement. The exhibition is organized by Vicente Wolf Associates from Wolf's collection. Major funding has been provided by Nora and Bruce Wilder and the Visit Hagerstown & Washington County Convention & Visitors Bureau. The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and is closed on Mondays and major holidays. Admission and parking are free. For more information, go to or call 301-739-5727. This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at or share your thoughts at with our News Automation and AI team. The Herald-Mail is growing its local news: Send your news to us This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: Frida Kahlo exhibition coming to Hagerstown museum
Yahoo
2 days ago
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‘Hold on to me.' Victim saved fiancee in violent tornado that hit Central KY
When Ronnie Hill and his fiance Tonya Orberson heard a tornado with its 115 mph winds barreling down on their Washington County home right around 7 a.m. Friday morning, they raced to the laundry room. Ronnie laid of top of Tonya and told her, 'No matter what, you hold on to me.' 'She said all of a sudden, they just all went up in the air. Her and Ronnie were still holding hands, Lashanna Gibson, who is Orberson's daughter, told the Herald-Leader Saturday. 'She was screaming, and Ronnie was saying, 'Do not let go.'' The raging tornado lifted and destroyed their home, sending the couple flying. 'They ended up beside the pond. They were still laying right beside of each other whenever they hit the ground, Gibson said. 'Mom said she woke up and she was hollering for him. He wouldn't answer her. She looked over and she could tell that he was already gone. ' 'He protected her until his last breath,' Gibson said. 'He was a true hero.' The 48-year-old Ronnie, the only person who died in Friday's EF2 tornado that struck Washington County, and Tonya got engaged to be married in late April. They hadn't yet set a wedding date. Tonya was at the University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital Saturday with a broken back, a broken arm, a dislocated elbow and a large cut on her head, Gibson said. Jack Coleman, a former state lawmaker and father of Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, said Ronnie worked for him as a contractor. Coleman was the project manager during the construction of All Together Recovery, a 50-bed residential addiction treatment center for men in Danville. Coleman worked with Ronnie, who continued to oversee maintenance and remodeling at the center's apartments after construction was completed. 'He could do anything,' he said Saturday. 'We hired Ronnie last summer. He was wonderful. He had just come out of recovery. He had a powerful testimony. He gave people hope that they could be successful in recovery, too. 'He was really a goodhearted fellow,' Coleman added. 'He wanted to help people.' Coleman said when he learned on Friday that Ronnie had died, 'I just couldn't believe it.' Mark La Palme, a consultant at the All Together Recovery Center, said the men in recovery who lived in the apartments where Ronnie was a maintenance man and remodeler, cried when they heard he died. 'He had a ton of past to overcome, but he did it,' said LaPalme. 'He did it with grace and mercy and style. Ronnie would literally have given you his last penny, his last gallon of gas, the shirt off of his back. 'That's the kind of guy that Ronnie Hill was.'
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2 days ago
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Is world No. 1 Nelly Korda playing at the 2025 U.S. Women's Open at Erin Hills?
TOWN OF ERIN – Passing time while reading a book in a quiet house overlooking a lake in Washington County sounds like a lovely way to spend some free time, and perhaps such relaxing vibes can help Nelly Korda claim the one major championship that has given her the most difficulty in her nine-year professional career: the U.S. Women's Open. The tournament starts at Erin Hills on May 29. Advertisement Last year at this time, her rivals on the LPGA Tour were trying to get out of her way as Korda steamrolled into the U.S. Women's Open with six wins in seven starts. But by Friday night at Lancaster Country Club in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, she was heading home with a disappointing missed cut. Nelly Korda lines up a putt on the first green during the second round of the 2024 U.S. Women's Open at Lancaster Country Club. This year she has yet to win, but has three top-10 finishes in seven starts — and gave herself a breather by taking two weeks off after a tie for fifth at the Mizuho Americas Open in early May. 'I played the week before Chevron, so I was a bit more in playing mode,' she said of how different her prep was for this major compared to her defense of her Chevron Championship major title in April. 'Maybe a little bit more rested, I would say. But other than that, I've been working pretty hard, so I'm excited to see how this golf course is going to test my game.' Advertisement Her parents, Petr and Regina, came to Wisconsin early, too, to spend time with her at the house about 20 minutes away from Erin Hills. 'It's so pretty,' Korda said of her residence the week of the tournament at Erin Hills. 'It's a nice little getaway.' Already a 15-time winner on the LPGA Tour, she's won the Women's PGA Championship (2021) and the Chevron Championship (2024) and had the lead going into the third round of the Women's British Open last year before finishing second. But the U.S. Women's Open? Korda has never really been in the mix, with just two top-10 finishes in her 10 previous starts. Advertisement She said following her practice round on May 27 that her on-course preparation has remained the same, but it's hard not to think the differences of taking time off to practice, having family on hand for longer and, frankly, having a cozier living space might be the small changes needed for a U.S. Women's Open breakthrough. 'It's the biggest test in the game of golf,' she said. 'Definitely has tested me a lot. I love it. At the end of the day, this is why we do what we do is to play these golf courses in these conditions, to test our games in every aspect. Not even just our games, our mental, as well. I enjoy it, and I'm excited to see what this week is going to bring.' What time does Nelly Korda tee off? Korda will tee off on the first hole at 1:25 p.m. Thursday, May 29 for the first round. She will be paired with Charley Hull and Lexi Thompson. Advertisement The trio will tee off on No. 10 at 7:40 a.m. on Friday, May 30 for the second round. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: World No. 1 Nelly Korda on course to end her U.S. Women's Open drought
