The Department of Health says levels of perfluorochemicals in the blood have decreased since 2008, a sign that efforts to reduce the chemical in drinking water are having an effect.
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We're about to enter the busiest travel stretch of the year.
It's pure madness. Prepare your brain for pain.
Joan T.A. Gabel becomes the 17th U of M president.
He'll become the eighth Twin to have his number retired.
Casey Myers was killed when a semi ran a stop sign near Sartell on Monday.
Gibson and Thibodeau have apparently hashed it out.
There might be some festive snow in the forecast.
It's one of several festive treats available at Revolution Hall until New Year's Eve.
This is the second time a kettle filled with cash has been stolen in the metro this year.
Bad news for the NHL's top goal-scoring defenseman.
It happened just a few miles northwest of St. Cloud.
It's estimated to have caused around $10 million worth of damage.
Officials with the American Red Cross say the blood supply has reached emergency levels with about 50,000 fewer donations than expected in June. Donors of all blood types are urged to give as soon as possible, especially O positive, O negative, B negative and A negative.
The Health Department revised its figures on cancer rates in the Twin Cities suburb and says any variation from the norm is likely due to smoking.
Although, the number of people in Minnesota with high blood pressure is below the national average, state health officials say there are still too many Minnesotans with uncontrolled hypertension.
The Minnesota Health Department study says the findings suggest pregnant women in the Lake Superior area "have mercury exposures that need to be reduced." Even small amounts of toxic mercury can harm developing brains and nervous systems.