Adverse health events and instances of patient harm rose in 2021 during the past year-long reporting period in Minnesota hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers and community behavioral health hospitals, according to a report by the Minnesota Department of Health. Before 2021, the overall ...

California claims to know how much climate-warming gas is going into the air from within its borders. It's the law: California limits climate pollution and each year the limits get stricter. The state has also been a major oil and gas producer for more than a century, and authorities are well ...

Throughout his life, Ed Sturm of New Ulm was known for his witty one-liners and his unwavering passion to help others. The 68-year-old served in the U.S. Army, worked for New Ulm Manufacturing and Caterpillar, and later was as a truck driver. His life ended following a long battle with cancer ...

More research suggests it's time to abandon the craze over vitamin D. Taking high doses of "the sunshine vitamin" doesn't reduce the risk of broken bones in generally healthy older Americans, researchers reported Wednesday. It's the latest in a string of disappointments about a nutrient ...

In its 2022-23 Best Hospitals rankings, U.S. News & World Report gave Allina Health’s New Ulm Medical Center a high performing grade in hip fracture. The ranking was the first time the hospital received the ranking. “It is a great honor to be recognized by U.S. News & World ...

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The deaths of dozens of seals off the coast of Maine has been deemed an "unusual mortality event," sparking a federal investigation into strandings that appear linked to avian influenza. The seal strandings began in June and 159 have been reported through Tuesday, the ...