Illness

WILLMAR — An investigator from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration began work Monday at the Jennie-O Turkey Store processing plant in Willmar where more than two dozen employees became ill Friday evening. The first goal of OSHA’s inspection is to gather information...

WILLMAR -- There has been no spike in swimming-related illnesses in the Willmar area, and the Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center will continue to operate as usual, city officials said today. Steve Brisendine, director of Willmar Community Education and Recreation, said he had spoken to...

Once again Gov. Pawlenty has chosen to go after the most disadvantaged people in our state: the elderly, mentally ill, both children and adults, and all the developmentally disabled citizens of Minnesota. These people are the least able to advocate for themselves. Living conditions...

As the July Fourth holiday weekend approaches, state health officials issued a reminder Wednesday for people to be aware that germs can be spread through recreational water. Prevention can help reduce the likelihood of getting sick after swimming at a pool or beach, said the Minnesota...

As the July Fourth holiday weekend approaches, state health officials issued a reminder today for people to be aware that germs can be spread through recreational water. Prevention can help reduce the likelihood of getting sick after swimming at a pool or beach, said the Minnesota...

Who are animal hoarders? What motivates them to collect such large numbers of animals that authorities are forced to intervene? In Animal hoarding and mental illness, HealthBeat, the West Central Tribune's health blog, explores this little-understood behavior and what researchers...