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Recent News Highlights in Minnesota-North Dakota

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

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December 1, 2022 | Holiday Gift Ideas for People Living with Alzheimer's and their Caregivers

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