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Stillwater Today
By the People, for the People
KSTP's Ken Barlow credits Stillwater's Lakeview Hospital after major surgery
A familiar Twin Cities TV face is thanking Lakeview Hospital staff in Stillwater as he recovers from surgery and prepares to return to the air March 3.
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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KSTP chief meteorologist Ken Barlow says nurses and doctors at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater, Minnesota helped him through intense post-surgery pain after treatment for spinal stenosis, and he's now feeling stronger every day as he prepares to return to the air on March 3.
Why it matters
Barlow's recovery and praise for the Stillwater hospital highlights the important role that local healthcare providers play in supporting community members, especially public figures, through major medical procedures and treatments.
The details
Barlow underwent treatment for spinal stenosis, a condition that causes the spinal canal to narrow and put pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. He credits the staff at Lakeview Hospital for helping him through the intense pain and recovery process following his surgery.
- Barlow is preparing to return to the air on March 3.
- Barlow underwent treatment for spinal stenosis at Lakeview Hospital.
The players
Ken Barlow
KSTP chief meteorologist who is recovering from surgery and preparing to return to the air.
Lakeview Hospital
A hospital located in Stillwater, Minnesota that provided care and support to Ken Barlow during his recovery.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)
What’s next
Barlow is preparing to return to the air on March 3 after his recovery.
The takeaway
Barlow's recovery and praise for the Stillwater hospital highlights the important role that local healthcare providers play in supporting community members, especially public figures, through major medical procedures and treatments.
