Hennepin Healthcare warns about ‘silent killer’
As the cold forces us indoors Hennepin Healthcare officers are sounding the alarm on carbon monoxide poisoning according to KARE Carbon monoxide which is odorless colorless and tasteless can build up promptly in enclosed spaces and if not treated promptly can cause serious damage to the heart and brain or even be fatal Hennepin Healthcare reports cases in November a number doctors describe as unusually high for this point in the cold-weather season Don t miss the tips on how to reduce your pitfall of carbon monoxide poisoning at the end of the article Warm shelter is essential this time of year Now that temperatures are dropping into the single digits shelters are preparing for record numbers CBS News Minnesota reports If you re looking to help Union Gospel Mission recommends donating or volunteering at places like theirs to keep these kinds of services a float for those in need If you like being outdoors in the winter you might be interested to know that a community-run downhill ski operation in the heart of Duluth will start construction on a new ski chalet at the end of this year s ski season according to MPR News The nonprofit Chester Bowl Improvement Club in conjunction with the city is building the more-than- million facility at the bottom of the -foot ski hill at Chester Park in the center of the city If you d prefer to stay indoors sipping your favorite THC beverage the Minnesota Star Tribune has an explainer on what you need to know about the U S ban on the drinks It s not time to start stockpiling your favorite brand yet The post Hennepin Healthcare warns about silent killer appeared first on MinnPost
