Media Information & Contact
The Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota-North Dakota is available to assist with local press inquiries and questions regarding Alzheimer’s Association research, events, and initiatives. If you need additional information, photos/b-roll, or would like to interview a local staff expert, doctor, or family member for a feature or a breaking story, please contact Amy Wartick, Director of Communications at 651.747.6010 or
alwartick@alz.org.
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Minnetonka, MN 55343, MN 55439 | 952.830.0512 | 24/7 Helpline 800.272.3900
Recent News Highlights in Minnesota-North Dakota
November 5, 2023 (KTTC) | Rochester hosts Mayo Clinic Conference on Brain Health and Dementia
November 1, 2023 (KIMT) | Dementia advocate to highlight living with cognitive disorder at brain health conference
November 1, 2023 (Grand Forks Herald) | Grand Forks Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises more than $111,000 for family support, research efforts
October 31, 2023 (Post Bulletin) | For one Minnesota woman, her dementia diagnosis keeps her 'focusing on every single day'
October 26, 2023 (Grand Forks Herald) | Letter: Sen. Cramer's support of Alzheimer's research is appreciated - Grand Forks Herald
October 25, 2023 (Williston Herald) | Alzheimer's Association offers virtual presentation for professionals in healthcare, caregiving
October 24, 2023 (Winona Post) | Community meetings
October 19, 2023 (Echo Press) | Walk to End Alzheimer's raises $32,000
October 17, 2023 (InForum) | Letter: Thank you, Sen. Cramer, for supporting Alzheimer's research
October 16, 2023 (KSTP) | Growing Connections program ‘growing optimism’ in Minnesota Alzheimer’s community
October 16, 2023 (Twin Cities Live) | Brain Health with AARP
October 16, 2023 (KIMT) | Medicare will remove limits on PET scans used with new Alzheimer’s drugs
October 12, 2023 (CCX-TV) | Cyclists Come to Maple Grove for Inaugural Ride To End Alzheimer’s
October 9, 2023 (KX News) | Alzheimer’s tips to keep a loved one from wandering
October 7, 2023 (KMOT) | Statistics on Alzheimer’s disease in North Dakota
October 6, 2023 (KFYR) | Families share who they’re walking for ahead of Saturday’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Minot
October 6, 2023 (KX News) | KX Conversation: Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Minot
October 6, 2023 (Hometown Focus) | Fundraiser for Alzheimer's Association exceeds expectations
October 5, 2023 (Sun Sailor) | Walking in Plymouth for the Alzheimer’s Association
October 5, 2023 (WDIO) | Lawmakers and members of UMD’s Memory Keepers visit Duluth Alzheimer’s Association
October 4, 2023 (Jamestown Sun) | 'Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia' program to be presented in Jamestown
October 4, 2023 (Minot Daily News) | Alzheimer’s awareness walk on Saturday
October 1, 2023 (West Central Tribune) | Photos: Teams raise significant funds at the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s
September 30, 2023 (Kare-11) | Walk To End Alzheimer's turns Minneapolis streets purple
September 26, 2023 (Winona Post) | Upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer's unites families
September 25, 2023 (Radio Jornalera) | Hablemos de Alzheimer Patricia Hernández
September 20, 2023 (InForum) | Free virtual presentation about dementia care set for October
September 20, 2023 (ND Physicians) | Alzheimer's - it's personal to me
September 19, 2023 (Winona Post) | Winonans invited to join Walk to End Alzheimer’s Sept. 30
September 17, 2023 (KSTP) | Pair of canoers 'break the stigma' of life with Alzheimer's
September 16, 2023 (Grand Forks Herald) | Walk the walk
September 15, 2023 (WDIO) | Around Town – Sept. 15, 2023- Chisholm walk
September 14, 2023 (WCCO) | Turning tragedy into triumph in the battle with Alzheimer's
September 14, 2023 (InForum) | Public program on Alzheimer's disease set for Moorhead
September 13, 2023 (U of MN) | Public health initiatives can support caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s and related dementia
September 13, 2023 (Grand Forks Herald) | Hundreds expected for 'Walk to End Alzheimer's' on Saturday, Sept. 16, at Grand Forks' Sertoma Park
September 12, 2023 (InForum) | Registration is open to join the Walk to End Alzheimer's in Grand Forks
September 12, 2023 (Newsleader) | Walk to end Alzheimer’s set for Sept. 23 in St. Cloud
September 11, 2023 (Jamestown Sun) | Calendar: Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body presentation
September 11, 2023 (KEYC) | Mankato’s Annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s event held on Saturday
September 11, 2023 (WDIO) | Alzheimer’s Association walk to end Alzheimer’s raising awareness in Duluth
September 9, 2023 (KFYR-TV) | Walk to End Alzheimer’s takes place Saturday in Bismarck
September 9, 2023 (KARE-11) Woodbury family's fundraiser for fight against Alzheimer's and TC Walk to End Alz
September 8, 2023 (KX News) | Why she walks to #EndAlz in North Dakota- Bismarck
September 7, 2023 (KIMT) | Walk to End Alzheimer's in Rochester is Saturday, Sept. 9
September 7, 2023 (WDIO) | Around Town - Twin Ports Walk in Duluth
September 7, 2023 (Pioneer Press) | Woodbury sisters fight back against Alzheimer’s with backyard fundraiser
September 6, 2023 (Jamestown Sun) | Alzheimer’s presentation is Sept. 11 in Jamestown
September 6, 2023 (Echo Press) | Walk to End Alzheimer's to be held in Alexandria on Sept. 9
September 6, 2023 ( WDIO) | Walk to End Alzheimer’s Range Area is coming up in Chisholm on September 16th
September 2, 2023 (Mesabi Tribune) | Range Area Walk to End Alzheimer's is on its way to meeting goal
September 1, 2023 (Hometown Focus) | Feed Your Noodle fundraiser at Valentini’s -Chisholm Walk
September 1, 2023 (Hometown Focus) | Taking on Alzheimer’s
September 1, 2023 (MPR) | Sisters celebrate 10 years of supporting Alzheimer's caregivers
August 31, 2023 (InForum) | Walk to End Alzheimer's set for Sept. 23 in West Fargo
August 30, 2023 (Voice of Alexandria) | Walk to End Alz Alexandria
August 29, 2023 (Owatonna People's Press) | Community invited to join the Sept. 24 Walk to End Alzheimer's
August 24, 2023 (Benson County Farmers Press) | When an Alzheimer's patient wanders, person-centered care is a must
August 23, 2023 (KIMT 3) | 'Walk to End Alzheimer's' in Rochester happening next month
August 22, 23 (Q Media Podcast) | Good Morning, Good News - Red Wing Walk
August 12, 2023 (Echo Press) | Dementia is topic of upcoming listen and learn in Alexandria
August 12, 2023 (Echo Press) | Walk to End Alzheimer's to be held on Sept. 9 in Alexandria
August 10, 2023 (Voice of Alexandria) | Alexandria Lakes Area residents invited to join the Alzheimer's Walk on Sept. 9
August 7, 2023 (KTTC) | A Walk to End Alzheimer’s September 9th
August 4, 2023 (Voice of Alexandria) | Dementia is topic of upcoming Listen & Learn
August 3, 2023 (Minot Daily News) | Dementia care workshop scheduled
July 26, 2023 (Bismarck Tribune) | Caregiver Connection hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association (link no longer active)
July 26, 2023 (Express Healthcare Management) | Highest Prevalence of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Found in East and Southeastern United States
July 25, 2023 (KX News) | North Dakota counties with the highest and lowest cases of Alzheimer's
July 25, 2023 (Willmar Radio) | Western, southwest Minnesota counties have highest percentage of Alzheimer's disease
July 25, 2023 (Fox21) | New Research Estimates The Levels Of Alzheimer's County By County
July 23, 2023 (Fox9) | Minnesota counties with highest rates of Alzheimer's disease
July 20, 2023 (Kare-11) | Study: Hearing aids may cut risk of dementia in half (scroll down to view the second video on the page)
July 19, 2023 (WDIO) | Last pitch thrown at 9th year of Alzheimer awareness Wiffleball tournament
July 12, 2023 (KFYR) | Minot-area families impacted by Alzheimer’s react to FDA approval of treatment drug
July 12, 2023 (Austin Daily Herald) | Sterling presents over $73K to Alzheimer's Association
July 7, 2023 (WDIO) | Reaction to FDA's approval of drug for Alzheimer's
July 6, 2023 (Minot Daily News) | Alzheimer's Association hosts virtual webinar
July 6, 2023 (Star Tribune) | Wait for Alzheimer's drug ends, but race for access begins
July 6, 2023 (Kare-11) | Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi receives full FDA approval
July 5, 2023 (KX News) | Alzheimer’s organization provides tips for summer gatherings with loved ones
June 22, 2023 (InForum) | Marathon open house event aims to raise funds for Alzheimer's research
June 21, 2023(KIMT)| Bowl-a-thon to strike out Alzheimer’s
June 20, 2023 (InForum) | Family members, advocates rally for further access to Alzheimer's treatments
June 20, 2023 (KVRR) | Rally held for access to Alzheimer’s treatment
June 18, 2023 (InForum) | Alzheimer's Association holding Fargo rally for medication access
June 18, 2023 (WDIO) | Father’s Day: Twin Ports Mustang & Ford Club Car Show
June 16, 2023 (WJJY) | Community Focus- Brainerd Walk to End Alzheimer's
June 15, 2023 (News Dakota) | Sheyenne Memory Cafe Meets June 29
June 14, 2023 (U of MN) | Talking Alzheimer’s awareness with U of M
June 14, 2023 (Mankato Free Press) | Mayo in Mankato granted $181,000 to area causes this year
June 9, 2023 (ND Today- NBC) | 3rd Annual Longest Open House
June 9, 2023 (Morrison County Record) | Coborn's selling purple flowers in June to benefit Alzheimer's Association
June 8, 2023 (News Dakota) | County & City Recognize Alzheimer's & Dementia Awareness
June 8, 2023 (KNSI) | Alzheimer’s Association Benefitting From Friday’s Barenaked Ladies Concert
June 8, 2023 (AB Newswire) | Realtor Kyle Olson Hosts Record-Breaking 64-Hour Open House to Support Alzheimer’s Research
June 6, 2023 (Fox9) | Medicare will require research registry for coverage new Alzheimer’s drugs
June 5, 2023 (WDIO) | Twin Ports Walk to End Alzheimer’s Kickoff
May 31, 2023 (Grand Forks Herald) | Valley Senior Living employees honored by North Dakota Long Term Care Association
May 16, 2023 (Sun Current) | Edina couple raises millions for dementia research
May 14, 2023 (Mankato Free Press) | CMS should reverse decision to block class of treatments
May 10, 2023 (Marshall Independent) | Unblock access to Alzheimer’s treatment
May 5, 2023 (Hometown Source) | Letter to the editor: Advancing treatment of Alzheimer’s disease
May 2, 2023 (CNBC) | Bipartisan attorneys general call on Medicare to cover Alzheimer's treatments - CNBC
April 25, 2023 (Telemundo MN) | Familia Latina Encuentra Apoyo Para Tratar A Familiar Con Alzheimer
April 24, 2023 (St. Paul Voice) | Unfair treatment for Alzheimer's patients
April 15, 2023 (Bismarck Tribune) | Letter: Honor volunteers who fight to end Alzheimer's
April 14, 2023 (Austin Daily Herald) | Letter to the Editor: Policies stymie Alzheimer’s progress
April 15, 2023 (Minot Daily News) | Support access to Alzheimer’s treatment
April 11, 2023 (Minot Daily News) | Virtual presentation educates family members on money matters
April 8, 2023 (Fargo Inforum)| Alzheimer’s Association offers free financial planning presentation
April 4, 2023 (Sun Post) | LETTER: Advocating for Alzheimer’s
March 25, 2023 (Aitkin Age) | Aitkin County Caregiver Memory Loss Support Group
March 21, 2023 (ABC-6) | Sen. Klobuchar receives Humanitarian of the Year award for work addressing Alzheimer’s Disease
March 19, 2023 (Aitkin Age) | ANGELS and Alzheimer’s are partnering
March 16, 2023 (Fox9) | New data shines light on Alzheimer's impact
March 16, 2023 (Kare-11) | Alzheimer’s advocates push for legislation to address racial gap
March 15, 2023 (WCCO) | Number of those diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease is on the rise
March 15, 2023 (KIMT) | Alzheimer’s Association’s 2023 report reveals alarming information about caregiver industry in Minnesota
March 15, 2023 (Kare-11) | New Alzheimer’s report highlights caregiver and workforce challenges
March 9, 2023 (MN Reformer) | What we don’t know about Alzheimer’s can harm us
March 6, 2023 (Telemundo MN) | Información Esencial Sobre El Alzheimer
February 26, 2023 (Northern News Now) | Organization raising health awareness Duluth Women’s Expo
February 11, 2023 (InForum) | Valentine's Day gifts for people living with dementia and their caregivers
February 10, 2023 (WDAY) | Moorhead sports legend and coach balancing life with Alzheimer's diagnosis
February 6, 2023 (New Ulm Journal) | Medicare should cover Alzheimer’s treatment
January 27, 2023 (News Dakota) | City-County Health Awarded Healthy Brain Initiative Grant
January 18, 2023 (KX News) | Alzheimer’s Association gathers at the Capitol to speak with lawmakers
January 16, 2023 (Kare-11) | MN experts, Alzheimer’s family advocates respond to latest FDA decision
January 13, 2023 (KX News) | Cost of newly approved Alzheimer's drug could limit access
January 9, 2023 (KSTP) | FDA expedites approval for Alzheimer's drug intended to slow disease progression
January 7, 2023 (Echo Press) | Editorial: 5 signs of progress in Alzheimer's research
December 29, 2022 (KX News) | Here are five things we learned about Alzheimer's in 2022
December 23, 2022 (Kare-11) | Navigating Alzheimer's or different dementia during the holidays
December 19, 2022 (Herald Review) | Holiday travel tips for families facing Alzheimer's
December 15, 2022 (Sioux City Journal) | Grassley-backed bill addressing Alzheimer’s and autism set for reauthorization
December 9, 2022 (Valley News Live) | ‘It was really scary for us’: The concerns over those wandering off with dementia
December 7, 2022 (Fox9) | Wife caring for husband with dementia gives advice to caregivers
December 7, 2022 (KX News) | Christmas with Alzheimer's
December 6, 2022 (Sun Current) | Edina-based Alzheimer's organization suggests holiday gift ideas
December 5, 2022 (Hometown Source) | Maple Grove Rotary to host December meetings
November 19, 2022 (WDIO) | "Dine to Donate” at Texas Roadhouse
November 8, 2022 (KX News) | November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
November 3, 2022 (NDSU) | NDSU Extension and NDSU Research Extension Centers honors supporters at fall conference
October 28, 2022 (Bemidji Pioneer) | Bemidji Walk to End Alzheimer's raises nearly $14,000
October 25, 2022 (KX News) | Bis-Man Walk to End Alzheimer's
October 22, 2022 ( In Forum Fargo) Kyle Olson, Wins the Good Neighbor Award
October 21, 2022 (Mankato Free Press) | Alzheimer's Association Walk
October 19, 2022 (Brainerd Dispatch) | Group offers class on understanding and responding to dementia-related behaviors
October 5, 2022 (Winona Post) | Walk to End Alz raises over $64K
October 5, 2022 (InForum) | Fargo-Moorhead Walk to End Alzheimer's raises nearly $130,000
October 4, 2022 (Grand Forks Herald) | Grand Forks walk raises nearly $85K
October 4, 2022 (Minot Daily News) | Walk to End Alzheimer’s raised nearly $45K
September 30, 2022 (KX News) | New drug helps slow down Alzheimer's
September 28, 2022 (KSTP) | New Alzheimer’s drug giving new hope to Minnesotans living with the disease
September 28, 2022 (WCCO) | Experimental Alzheimer's drug could be a potential breakthrough
September 28, 2022 (KARE-11) | MN advocates of those dealing with Alzheimer’s celebrate experimental drug that slows cognitive decline
September 27, 2022 (Lakeland PBS) | Brainerd Lakes Community Gathers for a Walk To End Alzheimer’s
September 26, 2022 (Kare-11) | Midwestern country music star makes his mark on 'The Voice,' while giving a voice to those dealing with Alzheimer’s disease
September 10, 2022 (KX News) | Locals walk to end Alzheimer’s disease (Bismarck)
September 9, 2022 (Sun Sailor) | Thousands to take part in Twin Cities Walk to End Alzheimer’s
September 8, 2022 (Sun This Week) | Rosemount man helps plan Walk to End Alzheimer’s Twin Cities
September 8, 2022 (WDIO-TV) | Duluth Walk to End Alzheimer's
September 8, 2022 (Mankato Free Press) | Walk to End Alzheimer's set for Saturday in Mankato
September 5, 2022 (Echo Press) Hundreds walk in Alexandria to end Alzheimer's
August 30, 2022 (Voice of Alexandria) | Open Line - radio show on upcoming walk
August 27, 2022 (KIMT) | 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer's walk in Rochester raises money in support of the disease
August 22, 2022 (Minot Daily News) | Walk to End Alzheimer’s set for Saturday
August 10, 2022 (Echo Press) | Walk to End Alzheimer's Alexandria set for Sunday, Sept. 4
August 9, 2022 (KX News) | Walk to End Alzheimer’s taking place in Minot soon
August 4, 2022 (Fox 9) | Mayo Clinic researchers find preeclampsia link to brain damage
August 2, 2022 (Fox 9) | Alzheimer’s researchers find association between racism and memory loss
July 27, 2022 (KFYR) | Living with early onset Alzheimer's
July 14, 2022 (Austin Daily Herald) | Nearly $73K donated to Alzheimer’s Association by Sterling, Astrup Family Foundation
July 11, 2022 (WDIO) | Spreading awareness about Alzheimer’s through an annual weekend event
June 21, 2022 (North Dakota Today) | The Longest Day- Interview with Emily Bultema
June 21, 2022 (KMOT) | Minot woman creates ‘Walk Down Memory Lane’ as part of Alzheimer’s awareness
June 12, 2022 (InForum) | Minnesota Woman, 5th-generation family member affected, advocates for Alzheimer's and dementia causes
May 24, 2022 (Post Bulletin) | Olmsted County Sheriff's deputy uses challenge coins to start Alzheimer's research fundraiser
March 22, 2022 (Fox 9) | Mild Cognitive Impairment: About a condition few people understand
March 15, 2022 (MPR) | MN Latino Alzheimer's caregivers balance tradition and modern pressures
MN-ND Release:
December 1, 2022 | Holiday Gift Ideas for People Living with Alzheimer's and their Caregivers