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Heart Disease

What is heart disease? Heart Disease includes a number of conditions which affect blood flow to and from the heart. One of the common heart conditions is myocardial infarction which is known as a heart attack. What Is a Heart Attack? A heart attack happens when the flow of oxygen-rich blood in one or more of the coronary arteries, which supply the heart muscle, suddenly becomes blocked, and a section of heart muscle can’t get enough oxygen. When the heart muscle tissue is deprived of oxygen, that section of heart muscle begins to die. Heart attacks are a leading killer of both men and women. Each year, more than 1 million people in the United States have a heart attack, and about half of them die. Half of those who die do so within 1 hour of the start of symptoms and before reaching the hospital. A heart attack is an emergency. Learn the warning signs of a heart attack. What are the signs and symptoms of a heart attack? Someone having a heart attack may experience only one, or several of these warning signs: Crushing chest pain or chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the…

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Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Announce Hiring of Chris Taylor as Chief Inclusion Officer

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the hiring of Chris Taylor as the Chief Inclusion Officer. Taylor is currently the Chief Inclusion Officer with the Minnesota Historical Society. “I am excited to hire Chris Taylor as the Chief Inclusion Officer for the State of Minnesota,” Governor Walz said. “Chris demonstrates a deep commitment to supporting diversity and equity in everything he does. The Lieutenant Governor and I could not ask for a better partner to lead the One Minnesota Council on Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity, and make sure our institutions across the state look like and support the people we are working for.” “We are better as an office, a community, and a state when the perspectives of all Minnesotans are at the table and empowered to use their voices,” Lieutenant Governor Flanagan said.“Chris approaches his work through the lens of equity, and has deep relationships with important stakeholders, including our communities of color, Native communities, school districts, and higher education institutions. I look forward to collaborating on an issue close to my heart.” “We are fortunate to live in a state that affords us the opportunity to learn from so many cultures. As the Chief…

Front, Religion

Ask a Muslim Scholar June 2019

Q: Assalamualaikum sheik I have a question… My father has some amount of money deposited in an Islamic bank and they provide some amount of money which the bank people call it as profit …every month some amount of money is provided by the bank on my fathers fixed deposit sometimes more and sometimes less but no fixed profit … the amount varies every month … it’s an Islamic bank … is it halal to take the profit that is given by the Islamic bank … please, can you advise me on this. A: The dividends your father received from the Islamic bank is the profit accrued on the amount he has deposited. Islamic banks make money by investing the amount in ethical shares or companies. They are giving you from the profit they make on such investments. So, it is a lawful income; your father can use it as he wishes. The bank is not giving it as gratis or a charity. They divide the profit according to the terms of the contract with the depositors – your father included. Therefore, your father should have no qualms or inhibitions about using the halal profit accruing on the amount he…

Front, Health

Adults With Long-Term Health Conditions Need Vaccines to Stay Healthy

Each year, thousands of adults in the United States suffer from serious illnesses that could have been prevented by vaccines. These diseases can be serious and require you to go to the hospital or be out of work for a long time. Many adults simply do not know they are at high risk for diseases like influenza (flu) and pneumococcal, which vaccines can prevent. Many long-term health conditions like diabetes or asthma place adults at higher risk for problems if they get sick. Some diseases are more common or more dangerous as adults get older, like shingles. Some adults may not have gotten certain vaccines because they were not available when they were children putting them at risk for the disease. It is important to talk to your doctor or pharmacist about vaccines you need to stay healthy. Ask about these vaccines at your next visit: Flu: Everyone 6 months of age and older should get vaccinated every year. It is especially important for young children, pregnant women, older people and those with long-term health conditions. Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Td or Tdap): All adults need a Tdap vaccine one time, and then a Td vaccine every 10 years. Pregnant women…

Community, Front

Attend the Pizza With Police Event on May 15

The second-annual “Pizza With Police” event will be held 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 at Rosland Park, 4300 W. 66th St., Edina. This event is held in partnership with the Bloomington Police Department and is sponsored by Brew Pub Lotzza Motzza Pizza, Jerry’s Foods and Cub Foods. Pizza With Police gives community members an opportunity to meet members of local law enforcement. Attendees can purchase a slice of pizza and a beverage for $5. Law enforcement and their families will receive a complimentary slice of pizza and beverage. Balloon artists, face painters, and yard games will also be available. Attendees will also be able to meet the Edina SWAT Team, Motorcycle Unit, Bloomington Bomb Squad, and a K-9 officer. “It’s an honor to be able to work with Brew Pub Lotzza Motzza Pizza on this Pizza with Police event. We’re excited to be able to interact with area residents over a slice of pizza. We want to make this a great community event,” said Edina Lt. Dan Conboy. “All the proceeds from this event benefit Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association (MN LEMA), which helps families of those who have fallen in the line of duty. That makes this a very…

Community, Main

Top 10 List of Immigration Considerations for 2019

1. Become a U.S. citizen If you have had your green card for at least 5 years (3 if you are married to a U.S. citizen), you should seriously consider becoming a U.S. citizen. Only citizens can vote for President, and citizens can almost never be deported. And in some situations, we can help you become a citizen without taking the citizenship test! 2. Apply for a Green Card If you are married to a U.S. citizen, or you were previously married to an abusive citizen-spouse, you may be eligible to receive permanent residence – green card. Or if you have held asylum or refugee status for at least one year, you may be able to get a green card. 3. Renew your Green Card Don’t wait until you need to travel outside of the United States, or renew your driver’s license, and learn that your green card is expired! Green Card renewals can take a year or more, so, do it now. 4. U-Visa In some circumstances, regardless of your immigration status, if you were a victim of a certain crime, we can file for your U visa and eventual permanent residence. If this applies to you, call our…

Community, Health

Adult Vaccination

Dadka waaweyn oo leh xaaladaha caafimaadka ee muddada dheer waxay u baahanyihiin tallaalo si ay u sugaan caafimaadkooda Sannad kasta,kumanaan qof oo qaangaar ah oo ku nool maraykanka ayaa la kulma cuduro halis ah oo lagaga hortagi karo tallaal. Cuduradani waxay noqon karaan kuwo halis ah oo waxay noqonaysaa intaad tagto cusbilaal ama aad ka maqnaato shaqada waqti dheer. Dad badan oo qaan gaar ah ayaan ogeyn inay si sahlan khatar ugugu jiraan cudurada sida hargabkaka(flu) iyo oofta (pneumococcal), kuwaas oo tallaal lagaga hortagi karo . Xaalado caafimaad ee muddo dheer socota sida sonkorowga ama asmada dadka waaweyn ayaa halis weyn ugu jira dhibaatooyinka haddii ay xanuunsadaan. Cudurada qaarkood waa kuwo aad u badan ama ka khatar badan marka dadka qaangaarka ah ay sii weynaadaan, sida shingles. Dadka waaweyn qaarkood ma heli karaan tallaalo gaar ah sababtoo ah ma aysan heli karin markii ay carruur ahaayeen iyaga oo halis ugu jira cudurka. Waa muhiim inaad kala hadasho dhakhtarkaaga ama farmashiistaha wax ku saabsan tallaalada aad u baahan tahay si aad u caafimaad qabto. Waydii tallaaladan booqashada soo socota: Hargabka: Qof kasta oo da’diisu tahay 6 bilood iyo ka weyn waa in la tallaalaa sannad kasta. Waxaa si gaar ah muhiim…

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Amy Klobuchar Declares to Run for President

Amy Jean Klobuchar, the third term senior senator from Minnesota, stood before chanting crowds and braved frigid temperatures on the 10th of February to make formal what many have long anticipated, her candidacy for the president of the United States of America. She is the first woman elected to the senate from the state of Minnesota, and if successful in her bid, will become the first woman to ascend to the highest office of the land. The Democrat senior senator boasts an impressive resume. As the older of two girls born to Rose Katherine and John Klobuchar, Amy went to Yale University for her undergraduate studies and later the University of Chicago for Law from which she graduated in 1985. She was a partner at two law firms before being elected to serve as Hennepin County’s attorney in 1998 through 2006. Amy was seen as the DFL (Democratic Farmer-Labor Party) favorite to succeed Mark Dayton who in 2005 announced he will not seek reelection for his senate seat. After securing the DFL nomination, she comfortably defeated her opponent in the general election by a margin of 20 points and became the first woman elected to the senate from the State….

Religion

Ask a Muslim Scholar February 2019

Question: My father shouts abuses at me. He threatens to kill me. I am afraid to ask him to buy me anything like clothes or normal use things like makeup. He insults me and makes fun of me. He beats me. He has never said anything nice to me. He beats me badly. He is very strong and powerful because he has been a body builder and he hits me badly. What should I Do? Answer: If your father is abusive and violent, you need to report him to the legal authorities – if that is the only way to stop him. You don’t have to tolerate abuse of anyone – whether parents or anyone else for that matter. You are allowed to resort to the law if he continues to abuse: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “There shall be no toleration of inflicting harm.” Based on this, jurists have ruled that one is allowed to have recourse to law to remove harm if there is no other way. Question: I want to become a neurosurgeon and I would have to perform surgery on both males and females so would it be permissible? As the surgery would be on brain. If…

Health

Caafimaadka Wadnaha

Wadnaha waa xubin ka sameysan muruq duuban oo xoog leh. Wadnaha waa xubinta jirka oo dhan dhiiga gaarsiisa. Waa maxay cudurada ku dhaca wadnaha? Cudurro dhowr ah ayaa wadnaha ku dhaca kuwaas oo dib u dhac u keena wareega  dhiiga ee jirka. Waxaa ka mid ah cudurradaas istaaga wadnaha (heart attack).  Waa maxay istaaga wadnaha (heart attack)? Wadnaha wuxuu istaagaa marka ay mid ama dhowr ka mid ah dhuumaha dhiiga nadiifka ah siiya muruqa wadnaha ay xirmaan, taas oo sababeysa in muruqa wadnaha uu waayo hawada oksijiinka ah. Marka uu wadnaha heliwaaya oksijiin ku filan, waxaa bilaabaneysa inay dhintaan unugyada muruqa wadnaha. Wadnaha oo istaaga wuxuu ka mid yahay cudurrada ay rag iyo haween badan u dhintaan dalkaan Mareykanka, Sanad walba hal milyan ayuu wadnaha istaaga , boqolkiiba 50 oo dadkaas ka mid ah ayaa dhinta waxayna ku dhintaan hal saac gudaheeda marka ay isku arkaan calaamadaha wadna xanuunka ka hor inta aan isbitaal la geynin. Istaaga wadnaha waa xaalad deg deg ah ee ha yareysanin.  Baro calaamadaha lagu garto istaaga wadnaha (heart attack). Waa maxay calaamadaha lagu garto istaaga wadnaha (heart attack)? Qofka wadnaha ka xanuunsan waxaa dhici karta inuu isku arka mid ama dhowr ka mid ah calaamadaha…