Intense debate over new mammogram guidelines
New guidelines recommending against yearly mammograms for women between the ages of 40 and 49 are creating confusion and anxiety among women, and stirring anger in the medical community.9:06 a.m.Len Lichtenfeld, MD: Deputy chief medical officer for the American Cancer Society.
Christine Brunswick: Vice president of the National Breast Cancer Coalition.
Michael Slama, MD: OB/GYN and medical director with Allina Hospitals and Clinics.
David Newman, MD: Emergency room physician and director of clinical research at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital. He is the author of "Hippocrates' Shadow: Secrets from the House of Medicine."
Minnesota blues brought home
Local singer Paul Metsa has performed and worked in music for nearly 30 years. He credits his upbringing in the Iron Range and his love of folk for inspiring his songwriting and his bluesman ethos.10:06 a.m.Paul Metsa: is a native of Virginia, Minnesota and a 7-time winner of the Minnesota Music Awards. His newest EP is a collaboration with Sonny Earl called "No Money Down."
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