Local Event Focuses on Health and Financial Freedom
The 6th annual Northland Community Wellness day kicked of inside UMD’s Romano gymnasium.
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Third Minnesota Turkey Farm Hit by Bird Flu Outbreak
A third Minnesota turkey farm has been struck by a bird flu strain that’s deadly to poultry.
First Witness: April Is ‘Stand With Kids’ Month
Sponsor A 'Blue Kid' To Help End Child Abuse
Advocates in Duluth are preparing to take a stand with kids in April as a statement against child abuse.
Mindfulness Exercise Helps Reduce Stress
Stress is just part of daily life, but for many dealing with stress can be challenging.
CDC Launches New Round of Anti-Smoking Ads
It’s been more than 50 years since the surgeon general’s report on smoking was released, and researchers are still finding new diseases related to lighting up.
Northland Counties Rank Low in State Health Report
Obesity & Adult Smoking Numbers Remain High
An annual health report released Wednesday morning has St. Louis County ranked 74 out of Minnesota’s 87 counties in “health outcomes.”
New Protein Discovery Could Help Treat Alzheimer’s
A new study could shed some light on a protein that may be the main culprit behind Alzheimer’s disease.
Artificial Sweetener Ingredient Could Block Cancer Cells
New research suggests a popular sugar substitute could lead to new treatments for some of the most common types of cancers.
New Medical Facility in Rural Wisconsin
Spooner Health System Upgrades
Great news for the rural healthcare system in Wisconsin.
Northland Campuses Celebrate World Water Week
Events to Raise Awareness About Fresh Water
National Water Week is making a splash at local colleges by inspiring students to understand water issues.
Locals Help out Music Scene Key Player
Benefit for Eric Swanson
Community members and local artists are coming together to help out a man very instrumental to the local music scene.
‘Moderation Management’ Program Helps Heavy Drinkers
Heavy drinkers are turning to a new approach in their effort to manage the habit.
CSS Graduate To Bikes Cross-Country For Mental Health
David Romano Suffers From Depression
Friday evening, a Hermantown native and St. Scholastic graduate, is preparing to embark on the journey of a lifetime to raise awareness for mental health.
Tool Could Revolutionize Skin Cancer Detection
It affects one out of every five Americans at some point in their life.
Seminar Helps Runners Prepare for Grandma’s
Gearing Up for Grandma's
Natalie Froistad talks with Bob Gustafson about a seminar that helps runners get ready for Grandma’s Marathon.
Carlton County Drug Court Celebrates Grand Opening
New Program to Offer Help for Those Suffering from Addiction
The Carlton County Drug Court celebrates grand opening at the county courthouse.
Toddlers, Teens Most at Risk for Medicine Poisonings
Nearly half of the 1.34 million calls to poison centers each year are for potential medical poisonings among kids.
Still Time to Help Northland Food Shelves
Efforts Underway to Help Out Food Shelves
There is still time to raise awareness and help locals who need help putting food on the table.
Obese Women Have 40% Higher Cancer Risk
Obese women may have as much as a 40 percent higher risk for cancer compared to thinner women.
Doctors: Healthy Children Don’t Need Daily Vitamins
The vitamin world is speaking to children. But when it comes to taking daily supplements, pediatricians say kids don’t necessarily need them.
Bewley, Milroy Talk Proposed Changes on Long-Term Care
Walker's Budget Cuts Could Eliminate Popular Programs
Families of disabled Wisconsinites are taking a stand against Governor Scott Walker’s budget proposal and begging lawmakers to save long-term care programs as the state has known them in the past.
House Panel Votes to Disband MNsure
Decision Made After Story of Death
The debate over MNsure’s future is taking an emotional turn.
Seed Lending Library Back for Round 2
Purchase Seeds at the Duluth Public Library
For the second year in a row, you’re able to get more than just books and electronics from the Duluth Public Library.
Fight Against Hunger in the Northland
Students Come Together to Feed Hungry Neighbors
Area school children are teaming up with CHUM, a local food shelf, to end hunger in the Northland.
Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen
Donations to Benefit Children's Miracle Network
In celebration of their 75th anniversary, on the 75th day of the year, Dairy Queen handed out free cones to their customers on Monday.
Psychic Uses her Gifts in Superior to Help a Good Cause
Unique Fundraiser Helps St. Jude
Other than a typical fundraiser, “We like to think out of the box,” said Cathy Kates with B105. “There’s a lot of runs, there’s a lot of walks, there’s a lot of spaghetti dinners.”
Company Uses Robots to Detect, Prevent Cancer
A San Francisco-based start-up company is using artificial intelligence to detect and prevent cancer, pushing medicine firmly into the 21st century.
Scoop the Poop: Clean Up Pet Waste
Leaving Waste Can Threaten Environment
With most of the snow melted on city streets, the ugly side of spring is starting to show it’s stinky self.
CDC, AMA Develop Type 2 Diabetes Tool Kit
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Medical Association have joined forces to reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes.
Community Discusses Ways to Alleviate Bullying
Meeting in Superior to Put an End to an Ongoing Problem
In the weeks following a bullying incident that lead to the death of a Duluth teen, a new Facebook page called “Taking a Stand Against Bullying in Superior WI” was started by community members who decided it was time to make a difference.
The Benefits of Baby Sign Language
Parents know the conversation too well. Your baby is clearly trying to tell you something, but they haven’t mastered the use of words yet.
Elderly, People With Disabilities in Superior Face Cuts
Potential Cuts to Long Term Care in Wisconsin
“We are licensed for the advanced aged and Alzheimer’s, dementia,” Harmony Homes administrator Pamela Clark said.
U.S. Senators Introduce Medical Marijuana Bill
Would End Federal Ban on Medical Marijuana
Three U.S. senators have unveiled a bill that, if passed, could end the federal ban on medical marijuana.
Medical Marijuana Operations Restricted to Specific Zones
Duluth Identifies Potential Zones for Medical Marijuana
Duluth City Officials are setting limits on where a medical marijuana distribution center can be placed in the city and many locations are already being considered in a recent proposal.
Preventing Spring Allergies
While you may be enjoying the beautiful spring view, millions of Americans are in misery with watery itchy eyes, runny noses and sneezing.
REMINDER: Spring Clocks Ahead for Daylights Savings Time
It’s time for the clocks to spring forward before you head to bed tonight.
12th Annual Mono-Ski Madness and Race Camp
Paralyzed Skiers Improve Skills on Slope
Skiers and instructors from across the Midwest gathered at Spirit Mountain to better their moves on the slopes.
Saturday’s Duluth Polar Bear Plunge Almost Here
Latest Count: 921 Plungers, $101,972 Raised
Nearly 1,000 people are getting to jump into Lake Superior Saturday for the 15th Annual Duluth Polar Bear Plunge.
Locals Flock to Shelters to Stay Warm
Shelters Fill up in the Cold
All 46 of CHUM’s beds and units in the new Steve O’Neil apartments are taken.
Online Dating: Healthy or Unhealthy?
Psychologist Weighs in on Meeting People Online
If you went out for dinner to celebrate Valentine’s Day, chances are, the couple sitting next to you met online.
Carlton Co. Dependency Facility May Close
C.A.R.E Liberalis Services and Jobs on the Chopping Block
Open since 1987 C.A.R.E. Liberalis has been a place where women come to get off drugs and alcohol and learn life skills.
Free Dental Care for Local Kids
Part of National 'Give Kids a Smile' Day
Thousands of kids across Minnesota, including in the Northland, got free dental care Friday.
Young At Heart 2: The Secret To Longevity
In Part 2 of a special report, Young at Heart, FOX 21’s Dan Hanger talked with 101-year-old Millard LaJoy to find out the secret to living a long life.
Confirmed Measles Cases Increase
Measles Cases Top 100 Within 14 States
Measles had been obsolete from this part of the world for quite some time, but it is now making a strong comeback with more than 100 cases diagnosed.
Paralympic Nordic Skiing World Championships
Former Navy SEAL Dan Cnossen Competes in 15K Biathlon
Five years ago, Dan Cnossen didn’t know if he’d ever walk again.
Young At Heart: 101-Year-Old Miller LaJoy
Lives Alone, Drives, Plays Music
One thing is clear about life: There’s birth and then there’s death. Some fear the end result. Some leave us way too soon. But then, there’s the unthinkables who live to be 100 years old and don’t show any signs of stopping. So, what’s the secret to staying young at heart? FOX 21’s Dan Hanger explored that answer in a special report through the eyes of a longtime Northlander, Millard LaJoy.
Minnesota Student Contracts Measles
Student Recently Returned From International Travel
A University of Minnesota student has a confirmed case of the measles.
Snowmobilers Ride in 16th Annual Blizzard Tour to Cure ALS
ALS Association Hopes to Raise $830,000
Big name players with the Minnesota Twins and 200 snowmobilers are revving up their sleds in Proctor to help find a cure for ALS.
Busting the Myths About Blood
Blood is the second most common liquid inside us after water, but many people grow nauseous just looking at it.
6th Child Dies of Flu in Minnesota this Season
MN Reports 6th Child Flu Death
Health officials say a sixth child has died of the flu this season in Minnesota.
