Experimental thyroid hormone treatment could prevent lung failure in COVID-19 patients

An experimental thyroid hormone treatment could block lung failure and speed up recovery in patients with severe cases of coronavirus, new research suggests. Scientists say those in respiratory distress, often lack T3, which reduces inflammation and plays a role in cells along the lining of the lungs absorbing fluids  To see if it would work … Read more

US Election: Trump holds first socially distanced rally in Minnesota

President Donald Trump held his first-ever socially distanced rally in Minnesota Friday – and fumed that the Democratic governor of the state forced him to limit attendance to 250 people, calling it a ‘disgrace.’ He spoke for just 21 minutes, far less than his typical outdoor rallies, and his remarks made evident that his primary … Read more

Joe Biden calls Minnesota rally pro-Trump hecklers ‘ugly folks’

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has drawn criticism after calling Trump supporters who interrupted his drive-in rally by honking horns ‘ugly folks.’ ‘Dr. Fauci called for a mask mandate last week. This isn’t a political statement like those ugly folks over there, beeping the horn. This is a patriotic duty for God’s sake!’ said Biden … Read more

US Election 2020: Joe Biden calls pro-Trump hecklers ‘ugly folks’

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has drawn criticism after calling Trump supporters who interrupted his drive-in rally by honking horns ‘ugly folks.’ ‘Dr. Fauci called for a mask mandate last week. This isn’t a political statement like those ugly folks over there, beeping the horn. This is a patriotic duty for God’s sake!’ said Biden … Read more

Minnesota scientists find coronavirus in samples of beach water for the first time

Minnesota scientists find coronavirus in samples of beach water for the first time – but it is not likely the disease is able to spread through the body of water Researchers from the University of Minnesota Medical School have been testing water samples at eight beaches along Lake Superior since July Over the weekend of … Read more

Family of Minnesota mom who gave birth while in hospital with COVID-19 fight for emergency treatment

The family of a Minnesota mom who gave birth while on a ventilator fighting coronavirus is pleading for a transfer to a hospital that could give her emergency live-saving treatment.  Aurora Chacon Esparza, 35, started displaying coronavirus symptoms in early June and was taken to North Memorial Hospital in Brooklyn Center where she was placed … Read more

George Floyd: Minnesota governor says protests ‘manipulated’

The governor of Minnesota has called for full mobilization of the state’s National Guard, as he suggested that foreign and extremist influences are fueling chaos as protests over the in-custody death devolve into violence in cities across the country. ‘Last night is a mockery of pretending that this is about George Floyd’s death, or inequities, … Read more

Black CNN reporter is arrested live on air by Minnesota state police

A black CNN reporter was arrested live on air on Friday morning by Minnesota State Patrol while reporting on the killing of George Floyd, a black man who died after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for nine minutes.  CNN correspondent Omar Jimenez was put in handcuffs and led away from his team … Read more

Mother sues Minnesota State Fair after son left with permanent kidney damage from E. coli infection

A mother is suing the Minnesota State Fair after her son allegedly contracted an E. coli infection and developed permanent kidney damage from touching livestock. According to a lawsuit filed last week, Christina Vonderhaar said that, on August 29, she brought her son, then four, to the State Fair, where he pet several animals. Within two … Read more

Celebrity IOU: Viola Davis treats best friend of 31 years to complete renovation of Minnesota home

Viola Davis treated her best friend of 31 years to a complete home renovation on Monday’s episode of Celebrity IOU. But unlike other the other celebrities, she didn’t lie and keep her pal completely in the dark. Instead, she delighted in telling her about it from the start. ‘What is happening?’ cried Michelle O’Neill, when … Read more