Eden Prairie

Search interest in psyllium, the plant-derived fiber commonly used as a gentle laxative and gut-health supplement, is climbing. The word has surfaced in coverage of Isabella Garry, an Eden Prairie seventh-grader who tested plant-based gels in a simulated stomach flu model, a project that put fiber-based ingredients in the spotlight. Psyllium husk remains a staple home remedy for digestion.

A heavy police presence was reported in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, with local coverage from 5 Eyewitness News noting multiple officers on scene. Details about what prompted the response have not been confirmed, and residents have been sharing sightings of the activity as the situation develops.