Public Health

The CDC and state health officials say 45 people in 21 states fell ill with salmonella linked to Live it Up’s Super Greens powder, with illnesses reported from Aug. 22 to Dec. 30, 2025; 12 people were hospitalized, patients ranged in age from 16 to 81, and 16 of those interviewed reported consuming the recalled powders before getting sick. The FDA advises consumers to discard or return Live it Up original and wild berry powders with expiration dates from August 2026 through January 2028 and to wash surfaces that contacted the powder; the company agreed to a voluntary recall even as the products remained available on its website, and authorities noted a separate super‑greens salmonella outbreak tied to a different product sold at Sam’s Club last October.

Minneapolis’ Public Health and Safety Committee is reviewing a 62-page city report on the shortage of public restrooms downtown and options to increase access, including installing standalone “Portland Loo” units or compelling businesses to open facilities. The analysis cites 27 city 311 complaints about human feces and 26 about public urination from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, and notes costs of $152,000–$185,000 per unit (or ~$24,000/year to rent) as the Council considers next steps.

Forecasts had warned of record warmth — even a possible 91°F — and gusty 30–40 mph winds Saturday with overnight lows in the low 70s Friday night. Saturday’s high reached 90°F in the Twin Cities, topping the previous 89°F record, and other Minnesota locations also set records (Hibbing 83°F, Brainerd 86°F, Rochester 86°F, Duluth 84°F); cooler weather is expected Sunday with highs near 78°F and a further cooldown into the 60s next week as winds shift.