Julie Nelson

2 months ago | kare11.com | Julie Nelson

BURNSVILLE, Minn. — Feb. 18 marks a somber anniversary in the Burnsville community. On that date, one year ago, a man opened fire on Burnsville first responders, killing three of them.    Burnsville police Chief Tanya Schwartz and Fire Chief B.J. Jungmann say they think about the events of that day every day, starting with the early morning phone calls they both received. "I vividly remember it," Jungmann said.

Sep 23, 2024 | kare11.com | Julie Nelson

MINNEAPOLIS — Seventy-five years ago, Medtronic, the world’s largest medical device company, was born. It was created in a garage in Minneapolis by two men who would go on to invent the pacemaker. That device, according to today’s CEO, Geoff Martha, not only put Medtronic on the map, it kickstarted the entire medical technology industry. And Minnesota, he says, is now the world’s premier medtech hub.

Aug 31, 2024 | auburnpub.com | Julie Nelson

Recently while visiting friends in Auburn I became ill and was admitted to the ER at Auburn Community Hospital. The ER was full and I did wait an hour or so before I was seen. While waiting ER staff kept checking on me. Once I was in a room I had bloodwork, X-rays, CT scan and echocardiogram, was examined by an ER MD, ICU intentsivist, MD and the interventional radiologist and team. A diagnosis and treatment plan were immediately enacted. I was taken to the IR room for a short procedure.

Feb 14, 2024 | kare11.com | Julie Nelson |Belinda Jensen

MINNEAPOLIS — For centuries, people have been chasing the Fountain of Youth. In response, the latest tools and treatments rolling out offer to help you fight aging under the banner of “longevity.” Longevity clinics are popping up all over the country and here at home. Minnesota-based Life Time just opened their first clinic inside their Target Center location. They’re calling it “Miora,” and it takes visiting the gym to a whole new level — all starting with your blood.

Dec 14, 2023 | kare11.com | Julie Nelson

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — In his storied career, NASA Associate Administrator Colonel Bob Cabana, has piloted the world's most sophisticated airplanes and rockets, but his love of flight began in south Minneapolis on the most humble mode of transportation, a secondhand bike he bought from his friend. The fixed gear bike had one speed and no brakes and Cabana says he would ride it all over the city.