Julie Nelson

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.

Nov 14, 2023 | kare11.com | Julie Nelson |Belinda Jensen

CROSBY, Minn. — Just two hours north of the Twin Cities, you'll find a once-sleepy state park that's fast becoming an enormous tourist attraction — thanks to the70 miles of mountain bike trails that crisscross its 5,000 acres. When you ride the trails at Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area today, it’s hard to believe that 50 years ago, more than 30 iron mines operated in and supported the surrounding towns of Crosby, Ironton, Deerwood and Cuyuna.

Oct 26, 2023 | kare11.com | Dana Thiede |Julie Nelson

CHASKA, Minn. — A half-million people can't be wrong, can they? That's how many visitors trek to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum ever year, and it's not exactly a mystery why. In this installment of our ongoing series KARE in the Air, our trusty drone takes us over the stunning 1,200 acres that make up Minnesota's unofficial state garden. Founded in 1958, the arboretum features a seemingly endless variety of beautiful display gardens.