$2.33M Grant Expands Broadband Internet Access on Iron Range
Part of $19.4M in Statewide Grants
Lt. Gov. Tina Smith kicked off a state-wide tour Tuesday touting new grants that will bring broadband internet to even more Minnesota families.
Author: Diane Alexander
DTA Receives $6.3M Grant to Buy New Buses
The Duluth Transit Authority is going green thanks to a multi-million dollar federal grant.
Northlanders Celebrate National Croissant Day
Starbucks Serves Almond, Chocolate, Butter Flavors
They’re buttery, flaky and go best with coffee. So why not celebrate the delicious croissant?
Minnesota Student Contracts Measles
Student Recently Returned From International Travel
A University of Minnesota student has a confirmed case of the measles.
Virginia Sex Offender Moves
The Virginia Police Department wants the public to know about a sex offender who has moved within the city.
Supplemental Oxygen Could Help Cancer Patients
Researchers at Northeastern University did a study on what they say could dramatically increase the survival rate of patients with cancer.
Heroin Overdose Deaths on the Rise
Jumped 37 Percent from 2000-2013
Heroin overdose deaths are climbing at an alarming rate rising 37 percent from 2000 to 2013, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Ice Crashes Through Windshield, Injures Driver
The Minnesota State Patrol is reminding you to clean off your car before hitting the road after ice went through a driver’s windshield.
Doctors Warn About Risks of Cutting Out Gluten
When you go to any grocery store, you are likely to see a whole host of gluten-free products.
Hibbing Student Arrested Following BB Gun Incident
A 15-year-old boy has been suspended from Hibbing High School after police said he waved a BB gun at a 14-year-old boy.
1 in 5 High School Girls Experiences Dating Violence
More than one out of every five high school girls report being physically or sexually assaulted by someone they dated.
Study: Recession Likely Contributed to Recent Suicides
The financial stress of the last recession likely contributed to a recent increase in suicides among middle-aged Americans.
Study: Vitamin D Levels Affect Diabetes Risk
People with low levels of vitamin D appear to have an increased risk for type 2 diabetes even if they’re not overweight.
80% Say Child Vaccines Should be Mandatory
A new poll suggests that parents should be required to vaccinate their kids.
FDA Approves Heart Failure Monitoring System
Trial Underway in Wausau, Wis.
There may be some new help for congestive heart failure patients.
Carlton County Traffic Stop Leads to Heroin Bust
Police Recovered 4.3 Ounces of Heroin, $2,590
A man is facing charges after Fond du Lac Police said he gave them false information and found drugs on him.
UPDATE: Missing Elderly Siblings Found Near Ely
The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Volunteer Rescue Squad and sheriff’s deputies located two elderly siblings late Thursday night who had been reported to authorities as lost.
Scientistis Make New Advance Against AIDS Virus
Drug Could Neutralize HIV
Scientists are calling it a “remarkable new advance” against HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
Chicago Natives Charged With Selling Drugs in Duluth
Two people from Chicago have been charged in connection to selling drugs in Duluth.
Study: Teens Are More Sleep Deprived Than Ever
A new study taken over the span of two decades finds U.S. teens are getting less sleep than ever before.
Eveleth Man Charged With Murder
Accused of Giving Drug to Woman Who Overdosed
An Eveleth man is facing a murder charge in the death of a 21-year-old Duluth woman
Police Release Duluth Sex Offender
The Duluth Police Department has released information about the relocation of a level three sex offender.
Retinal Tear Can Severely Effect Vision
We all know our vision usually diminishes as we get older, but for some of us it can lead to an injury called a retinal tear.
Special Report: Cloquet Couple Advocates Online Dating
40 Million Americans Date Online
If you date online, you’re hardly alone. Forty million Americans are logging on to more than 2,500 dating websites in search of that special someone.
Staying Healthy When Going Out to Eat
Americans Eat Out About Five Times a Week
Today, research shows Americans eat out, on average, often close to five times a week.
The Dangers of Atrial Fibrillation
You can have a healthy heart with nice clear blood vessels, eat all the right foods, exercise and not smoke and you can still develop a serious form of heart disease.
Chocolate Can be Heart Healthy
Nutrients Increase Blood Flow to Heart
It’s easy to think of chocolate when you want to express your love especially around Valentine’s Day.
Study: 1 in 10 May Have Brain Parasite
Researchers say as many as one in ten Americans may be living with a brain parasite and not even know it, according to a study from the University of Arizona.
Superior Firefighters Battle House Fire
The Superior Fire Department battled flames at 1914 Oakes Avenue Tuesday night.
Carlton County Authorities Release Sketch of Wanted Suspect
Wanted for Physical, Sexual Assault
The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office has released a sketch of what authorities think a sexual assault suspect may look like.
Woman’s Battle With Heart Disease Inspires Superior Students
'Red the Rink' Raises Awareness, Funds
Superior hockey fans supported more than just the players at Wessman Arena Thursday.
Carlton Co. Authorities Search for Wanted Man
Man Allegedly Physically, Sexually Abused Woman
The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who authorities said sexually and physically assaulted a woman.
Minnesota Schools to Screen Students for Depression
A group of Minnesota high schools will soon start screening students for depression.
Barnum Man Hits Tree, Airlifted to Hospital
A 28-year-old Barnum man is fighting for his life in a Duluth hospital after he crashed into a tree.
Iron River Man Dies in Rollover Crash
A 54-year-old man from Iron River died after his vehicle rolled in Bayfield County Friday.
Condition of Driver Involved in School Bus Crash Improves
The driver who slammed into a school bus near Ashland is improving at a Duluth hospital.
Researchers Closer to Peanut Allergy Cure
There may be hope on the horizon for people who suffer from severe peanut allergies.
Study: Lack of Sleep Causes Childhood Obesity
One Third of Children Overweight, Obese in 2012
The number of kids who are overweight has doubled in the past 30 years while the number of overweight adolescents has quadrupled.
LSC Gets Grant to Train Women in Non-Traditional, High Wage Jobs
DEED Gives College $63,500
Lake Superior College has gotten a boost in funding to educate more women in non-traditional jobs.
Duluth Council Approves NorShor Funding
Agreement Paves Way for $300K Pre-Development Loan
New funding is headed to help restore Duluth’s NorShor Theatre.
Doctors: Keep Kids Away From Energy Drinks
Some Drinks Are Equal to 14 Cans of Soda
Energy drinks – they’re cheap, high-octane, and readily available in stores.
The Importance of Adult Immunization
Most adults, and especially those who have kids, know the importance of getting children properly vaccinated.
American Idol Minneapolis Features Virginia Contestant
Preston Gunderson Sings for Ticket to Hollywood
Singing talent from across Minnesota finally made their debut on prime time television Wednesday.
Sex Offender Moves to Duluth
Police want the public to know about a sex offender who is living in Duluth.
Couples Have Better Chance of Adopting Healthy Habits
People trying to embrace a healthier lifestyle may want to enlist the help of their significant other.
CDC: 8.5% of All Deaths Are Flu-Related
The Centers for Disease Control says this year’s flu season is now at epidemic levels.
Family Dog Left for Dead, Rescued by Good Samaritan
More than two weeks ago, a family’s dog went missing for nine days. She was hit by a car and left for dead, but someone found her just in time to save her life.
Long Hours Could Drive Employees to Drink
Does working overtime lead to alcohol abuse?
Working long hours may raise the risk for alcohol abuse.
