Two Mayo Clinic researchers spent 10 days conducting physical tests on themselves and about 20 climbers at the base camp for Mt. Everest. The testing at 17,500 feet sheds light on how the body reacts to high altitudes, which mimics conditions that patients suffer from heart disease, obesity and aging.
A-Rod, Lore, Taylor don't take questions about Rosas, Simmons
They did discuss how they see a bright future in Minnesota.
Large tree branch falls on MN man, crushing him to death
Police said the man was out in the yard, doing tree trimming work with his son.
AEW to debut in Minnesota with Rampage, Full Gear PPV
The upstart wrestling promotion has soared in popularity.
Minnesota's COVID-19 update for Monday, September 27
The latest COVID-19 numbers from the Minnesota Department of Health.
Woman reported missing since Friday, last seen near Hinckley
She doesn't have any of her personal belongings with her.
Son arrested in fatal shooting of his father in St. Paul
The son was also injured in the incident.
ValleySCARE returns this Saturday with new attractions
It's the first time the Shakopee park has been open for the Halloween-themed attractions since 2019.
Mary Moriarty, former chief public defender, is running for Hennepin County Attorney
Current county attorney Mike Freeman isn't seeking re-election.
Amtrak service stopped west of St. Paul after fatal derailment in Montana
Service is unavailable through Tuesday.
Dog home safe after car he was in was stolen in Richfield
Vic walked up to a man in a St. Paul park and was then reunited with his family.
Family reveals horrific details after violent assault of SCSU swimmer
No arrests have been made.
Family of teen who died of cancer reaches landmark fundraising goal 11 years later
The family of Dylan Witschen announced the milestone Saturday.
Mayo Clinic researchers return from Mount Everest
The six-member team landed at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Saturday night. The researchers were monitoring a group of climbers to study how high altitude impacts the heart, lungs and sleep.
Mayo Clinic researchers setting up laboratory at Mount Everest
The team of six scientists are expected to reach a base camp at 18,000 feet Tuesday. They'll spend the next two weeks monitoring a group of climbers to study the effects of high-altitude.
Mayo researchers attribute drop in heart attacks to smoke-free workplaces
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic say heart attacks in Olmsted County dropped by one-third after Minnesota adopted a law banning smoking in all workplaces, including bars and restaurants. The leader of Mayo's study tells Reuters other risk factors -- cholesterol, blood pressure, obesity -- stayed the same, leaving the reduction in second hand smoke as the apparent explanation for the decline.
Mayo Clinic executive picked to lead bioscience research center in Colorado
Steven VanNurden is currently the chair of Mayo Clinic Ventures. Under his guidance, the division has commercialized more than 2,000 technologies; was granted more than 1,200 patents and helped form more than 45 start-up companies. VanNurden will begin his new role as President and Chief Executive of the Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority in late May.
Mayo Clinic researchers getting closer to predicting Alzheimer's
Researchers working with mice have identified biological red flags that show who's more prone to developing the brain disease. The Minnesota Alzheimer's Association is hopeful but cautions "People aren't mice."
Mayo Clinic to pay $1.2 million to settle lawsuit claiming false billing
In their lawsuit the Justice Department and four whistleblowers claim Mayo billed the federal government for thousands of lab tests that were never done. The suit contends Mayo routinely billed Medicare and Medicaid for two sets of pathology tests, even though only one was conducted.
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