Minnesota gets mixed grades on tobacco report card
Minnesota gets mixed grades on tobacco report card By Bernadette Heier | January 27, 2021 at 7:35 PM CST - Updated January 27 at 8:03 PM
NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) Even amid the COVID-19 pandemic, tobacco use remains a serious public health issue as it continues to be the nation’s leading cause of preventable death and disease.
Minnesota got mixed grades in the American Lung Association’s 19th annual “State of Tobacco Control” report card.
The nationwide report tracks federal and state efforts to reduce tobacco use. Grading the state in five areas:
Funding for tobacco prevention programs – F
Suspect arrested in connection to armed burglary, assault
Suspect arrested in connection to armed burglary, assualt By KEYC Staff | January 27, 2021 at 1:11 PM CST - Updated January 27 at 6:50 PM
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) Mankato police made an arrest in connection with an armed burglary and assault that happened early Wednesday morning.
Police responded to the 500 block of Joseph’s Path in Mankato at 12:25 a.m. Authorities say they arrested Qalid Hussein Jama, who was allegedly armed with a handgun during the burglary.
“The victims were reporting a person had come to the door and entered the residence and they had sheltered in place,” said Dan Schisel, associated director at the Mankato Department of Public Safety. “When officers arrived the suspect had fled out the back door.”
Ready to go: Southern Minnesota counties just waiting on more vaccines
Ready to go: Southern Minnesota counties just waiting on more vaccines By Lauren Andrego and Gage Cureton | January 27, 2021 at 7:30 PM CST - Updated January 27 at 8:06 PM
FAIRMONT, Minn. (KEYC) In Faribault and Martin counties, COVID-19 vaccinations are a team effort.
In conjunction with Mayo Clinic Health System Fairmont and United Health District, Community Health & Human Services of Faribault and Martin Counties are approaching the finish line of vaccinating priority group 1A.
“We have just decided that it’s much better to coordinate and collaborate together in this effort,” said Chera Sevcik, executive director at Community Health and Human Services in Faribault and Martin Counties.
Maple River High School educator receives Golden Apple
Gwen Isaacson teaches chemistry, physics and entry-level science classes at Maple River High School
Maple River High School educator receives Golden Apple By Marissa Voss | January 27, 2021 at 9:42 PM CST - Updated January 27 at 10:00 PM
MAPLETON, Minn. (KEYC) Hands-on experience, creativity, one on one learning and even some pop culture teaching techniques.
Are some of the way that this month’s Golden Apple recipient Gwen Isaacson teaches science to her students.
That special place is Isaacson’s classroom.
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Upon first glance, you will find a warm and educational spot for students filled with pop culture knick-knacks like Marvel and Star Wars. Maybe even some test tubes and beakers as well.