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Recent news highlights in Minnesota and North Dakota

January 27, 2025 (KFYR) | Bismarck woman writes mom’s life story, hopes to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s

January 24, 2025 (Minot Daily News) | Presentation to discuss independence with dementia

January 23, 2025 (Inforum) | Virtual class offered for caregivers of dementia patients on importance independent living

January 15, 2025 (KX News) | Risk of dementia rises in North Dakota, cases expected to double by 2060

January 15, 2025 (Kare-11) Dementia risk may be twice as high as Americans live longer, study finds

January 13, 2025 (KSTP) | Pink flame retardants are being used to slow California fires. What do we know about them?

January 13, 2025 (News Network) | Mayo Clinic contributes to national Alzheimer's disease research priorities in new report

January 13, 2025 (KX News) | How can winter weather affect people with Alzheimer's, dementia?

January 8, 2025 (Fargo Forum) | Alzheimer's Association, NDSU Extension to hold virtual class about caring for people with dementia

January 5, 2025 (KX News) | Support brain health through Alzheimer's research

January 4, 2025 (Star Tribune) | Professor aims for 87 counties with dementia ‘roadshow’

December 27, 2024 (KFYR) | Holidays can be stressful for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia

December 26, 2024 (Kare-11) | Experts share advice for families experiencing Alzheimer's or other dementia during the holidays

December 26, 2024 (Minot Daily News) | Presentation on healthy living scheduled

December 20, 2204 (PBS of the North) | Inside Senior Living, Episode 4 

December 23, 2024 (Star Tribune) | As the workforce ages, dementia is a concern. Here are ways to help those affected

December 18, 2024 (Echo Press) | Gift giving tips from dementia experts

December 18, 2024 (Kare-11) | New FDA-approved Alzheimer's treatment showing promise

December 18, 2024 (Aikin Age) | Striking out Alzheimer's

December 17, 2024 (WDIO) | Flippin’ Off Alzheimer’s at The Tap on Tower

December 14, 2024 (Finance & Commerce) | Rising Young Professionals 2024: Olivia Carrasco

December 12, 2024 (KFYR) | Big Selling Price for Little Goldfish

December 6 2024 (Minnesota Vikings) | My Cause My Cleats: Vikings Represent Nonprofits in Style

December 5, 2024 (MinnPost) | Patients Innovation podcast provides patient-focused health care insights

November 30, 2024 (Pioneer Press) | Dementia research and support to continue in Minnesota after Congress passes legislation

November 28, 2024 (Fox9) | Sen. Klobuchar hosts Alzheimer’s support legislation press conference

November 28, 2024 (MPR) | Dementia research and support to continue in Minnesota after Congress passes legislation

November 27, 2024 (WCCO) | Senator Amy Klobuchar is shining a spotlight on Minnesota’s commitment to at-home caregivers of dementia patients

November 21, 2024 (Hello Alzheimer's podcast) | Alzheimer's Awareness Month Meets Native American Heritage Month

November 20, 2024 (Minot Daily News) | Free presentation for families on dementia care

November 19, 2024 (WDIO) | Doctor working with Bois Forte to address disparities in dementia research

November 17, 2024 (Kare-11) | Report: Native Americans are more likely to develop dementia

November 16, 2024 (West Central Tribune) | Willmar, Minnesota, Walk to End Alzheimer's event raises $22,900

November 14, 2024 (Mankato Free Press) | Mother-daughter duo receive award for good deeds

November 14, 2024 (Albert Lea Tribune) | Walk to End Alzheimer's in Albert Lea raises $40K

November 11, 2024 (KEYC) | Walk to End Alzheimer's Mankato

November 7, 2024 (Mankto Free Press) | Local Alzheimer's walk raises nearly $100K

November 6, 2024 (Prairie Public) | Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care

November 4, 2024 (Eagan TV) | Heidi Haley-Franklin & Jennifer Hendrickson, Alzheimer’s Assoc. MN-ND

November 2, 2024 (Albert Lea Tribune) | Walk to End Alzheimer's in Albert Lea raises $40K

October 15, 2024 (KX News) | Bis-Man Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises $59,500

October 10, 2024 (Minot Daily News) | Alzheimer's Association hosts free money management workshop

October 10, 2024 (Hello Alzheimer's) | An Investment in Our Future: Sue Parriott on a Pair of Promising Laws

October 9, 2024 (Star Tribune) | Alzheimer’s treatments enter a new era

October 9, 2024 (Star Tribune) | What it’s like living with Alzheimer’s

October 8, 2024 (WCCO) | Ride to End Alzheimer’s returns for 2nd year

October 1, 2024 (KX News) | Nonprofit focuses on supporting those with Alzheimer's

September 27, 2024 (Echo Press) | Walk to End Alzheimer's raises over $34,000

September 25, 2024 (Kare-11) | Vikings legend Tommy Kramer reveals dementia diagnosis 

September 25, 2024 (Lakeland PBS) | Annual Walk to End Alzheimer's Brings Out the Brainerd Community

September 25, 2024 (Mesabi Tribune) | Range Walk to End Alzheimer's is Saturday 

September 25, 2024 (Winona Post) | Hope, connection at Walk to End Alzheimer's

September 24, 20224 (Grand Forks Herald) | Annual 'Walk to End Alzheimer's' set for Sunday at Sertoma Park

September 24, 2024 (Echo Press) | Walk to End Alzheimer's taking place in Alexandria Saturday, Sept. 28

September 22, 2024 ​(WJON) | Hundreds Turn Out On Saturday For Annual Alzheimer's Walk

September 22, 2024 (Grand Rapids Radio) | Weekend Events September 22nd

September 21, 2024 (Kare-11) | Walk to End Alzheimer's takes place in the Twin Cities

September 21, 2024 (St. Cloud Live) | Hundreds walk in St. Cloud to raise funds for Alzheimer's, dementia cure 

September 19, 2024 (KXRA) | Alzheimer's® Alexandria Lakes Area Walk is coming up on Saturday, Sept. 28

September 18, 2024 (Minot Daily News) | Alzheimer's, dementia education offered this fall

September 17, 2024 (KX News) | Featured family to lead Minot Walk to End Alzheimer's

September 17, 2024 (InForum) | Alzheimer's Association hosting virtual 'lunch and learn' series

September 17, 2024 ( Mesabi Tribune) | Countdown is on for Range Area Walk to End Alzheimer's

September 17, 2024 (Fox9) | Good Day on Walk in Twin Cities

September 16, 2024 (University of MN) | School of Public Health launches center to test and implement dementia care

September 15, 2024 (Brainerd Dispatch) | Brainerd lakes area Walk to End Alzheimer's is Sept. 21

September 13, 2024 (Willmar Radio) | Walk to End Alzheimers takes place Saturday in Willmar

September 12, 2024 (ND Today) | HDFS Forget Me Not Walk – September 12

September 12, 2024 (KDHL) | Ultimate Guide For Walk To End Alzheimer's Event In Rochester, MN

September 12, 2024 (St. Cloud Live) | Raise money for Alzheimer's research and advocacy with Walk to End Alzheimer's

September 12, 2024 (WJON) | Hundreds Turn Out On Saturday For Annual Alzheimer’s Walk

September 12, 2024 (Minot Daily News) | Walk to End Alzheimer's to fund local activities, set for Oak Park Sept. 21

September 10, 2024 (Axios Twin Cities) | New dementia tracker finds 64,000 likely Minnesota cases, below the national rate

September 9, 2024 (Will Gather Podcast) | Walking Toward a World Without Alzheimer's with Jennifer Hendrickson

September 9, 2024 (ND Today Show) | Alzheimer's Association's Empowered Caregiver Series

September 8, 2024 (Hometown Source) | Highview Hills will host a community walk to support the Alzheimer's Association

September 8, 2024 (KFYR) | Bismarck walks to end Alzheimer's

September 7, 2024 (WDIO) | Walk to End Alzheimer’s takes to the Lakewalk

September 7, 2024 (Northern News Now) | Walk to End Alzheimer’s raising money and awareness in Duluth

September 5, 2024 (WDIO) | Support the fight against Alzheimer's with events coming up on the Range

September 5, 2024 (Kare-11) | Thousands expected at Walk to End Alzheimer's at Target Field

September 4, 2024 (KNSI) | Rock For Alzheimer’s Concert Jamming For A Great Cause This Sunday

September 3, 2024 (Midwest Access) | The Walk to End Alzheimer's Rochester

September 3, 2024 (Mankato Free Press) | Participants prepare for Alzheimer's walk

August 31, 2024 (KSTP) | Bash for Brains holds 11th annual celebration to fight Alzheimer’s

August 29, 2024 (Sun Sailor) | Gardening classes for those with early dementia begin Sept. 9 in Hopkins

August 29, 2024 (Spokesman Recorder) | The emotional toll of dementia on Black families, caregivers

August 29, 2024 (Post Bulletin) | Researchers' paper wins award

August 28, 2024 (Fargo Forum) | Walk to End Alzheimer’s set for Sept. 14 in West Fargo

August 22, 2024 (Mankato Free Press) | Alzheimer’s walk planned Sept. 7

August 21, 2024 (Fox21) | Wheelchair and Walker Wash Raises Money for Alzheimer's

August 20, 2024 (Fox9)| Chanhassen Autoplex Summer Nights Car Show

August 20, 2024 (WDIO) | Pillars of Hermantown Hosts Wheelchair/Walker Wash

August 17, 2024 (KIMT) | Pie-in-the-face event raises money for Alzheimer's research

August 17, 2024 (Star Tribune) | Mayo racing to define what is, and isn't, Alzheimer's in hope of better treatments

August 16, 2024 (Sun Post) | LETTER: The importance of a timely and accurate Alzheimer’s diagnosis

August 16, 2024 (B105) | Join Duluth's Walk To End Alzheimer's On September 7th​​

August 14, 2024 (KYFR) | ND Today Business Highlight: Alzheimer's Association of Minnesota - North Dakota

August 14, 2024 (Minot Daily News) | Alzheimer's to hold webinar for emergency responders

August 13, 2024 (Winona Post) | Dementia Caregiver Support Group

​August 13, 2024 (Minot Daily News) | Alzheimer’s Association offers caretaking presentation

August 7, 2024 (KX News) | How weight loss drugs are showing promise beyond shedding pounds

August 1, 2024 (MN Physician) | The GUIDE Model: Guiding an improved dementia experience

July 31, 2024 (Southern Minn) | Corner Drug, Sterling Pharmacies raise $100,000 for Alzheimer’s Association

July 29, 2024 (KX News) | Blood tests for Alzheimer’s may be coming to your doctor’s office. Here’s what to know

July 29, 2024 (KFGO) | Blood test shows promising results in detecting Alzheimer’s disease

July 29, 2024 (MN News Network) | Alzheimer's Association applauds new research on blood test accurately detecting the disease

July 29, 2024 (WDIO) | New developments in the fight against Alzheimer’s coming out during conference

July 29, 2024 (KFGO) | Blood test shows promising results in detecting Alzheimer’s disease

July 26, 2024 (ND Today) | Movin' and Groovin' with Christa -Walk to End Alzheimer's Bismarck

July 20, 2024 (KX News) | Walk to End Alzheimer's in ND Fair Parade (starts at minute 25)

July 18, 2024 (Eagan-TV) | Heidi Haley-Franklin & Jennifer Hendrickson, Alzheimer’s Assoc. MN-ND

July 17, 2024 (Winona Post) | Community meetings - dementia caregiver support group in Winona

July 16, 2024 (Minot Daily News) | Presentation scheduled on understanding Alzheimer’s, dementia

July 2, 2024 (Worthington Globe) | Sterling Pharmacies donate $100,000 for Alzheimer's research

July 4, 2024 (Bismarck Tribune) | FDA approves a second Alzheimer's drug that can modestly slow disease

July 4, 2024 (Kare-11) | FDA approval of latest Alzheimer's drug gives MN families hope

July 3, 2024 (InForum) | Alzheimer's Association: 'Six in 10 people living with dementia will wander at least once'

July 1, 2024 (KIMT) | Visiting Angels Alzheimer's Fundraiser