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Cancer researchers at Essentia Health share work with community

Northlanders gathered at Clyde Iron Works to hear from healthcare professionals on cancer research

October 19, 2017

Graham Hakala,

DULUTH, Minn. – Health professionals from Essentia Health hosted a gathering at Clyde Iron Works on Thursday to share with the public ways in which local researchers are studying cancer and treatments. Researchers there say it’s less about finding an all–out cure, and more focused on reducing deaths from cancer, improving the lives of those living with it. “Research is…

MNSure Offers Insurance Checkup

Free enrollment coming soon to see if your health insurance is healthy.

October 19, 2017

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn. – Is your health insurance healthy? MNsure navigators are helping make sure your coverage is all set before enrollment. Next week the organization is hosting a health insurance checkup. Monday, Oct. 23rd from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. you can get a jump start on open enrollment for free at Duluth Public Library. The checkup aims to see…

Homemade Salsa with FOX 21’s William Seay

Cooking Connection: Fresh Salsa Recipe

October 19, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. -As football season continues, and hockey and basketball season begin, it’s the perfect time of year to make recipes many folks can munch on. So, for this week’s Cooking Connection, FOX 21’s William Seay made his homemade salsa. Necessary Ingredients: 1 28 oz. can whole tomatoes, peeled, unsalted 1/2 red onion, roughly chopped 3 jalapenos, sliced (no seeds…

Trump’s Health Subsidy Shutdown Could Lead to Free Insurance

October 19, 2017

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) – If President Donald Trump prevails in shutting down a major “Obamacare” health insurance subsidy, it would have the unintended consequence of making free basic coverage available to more people, and making upper-tier plans more affordable. The unexpected assessment comes from consultants, policy experts, and state officials trying to discern the potential fallout from a Washington health care…

Superior Spartans Fight Cancer On and Off the Court

Head Coach Brenda Pluntz was diagnosed with a form of breast cancer in July.

October 17, 2017

Adrienne Robbins,

SUPERIOR, WIS.- For the sixth-year the Superior Spartans joined the fight against breast cancer, hosting the “Dig for Pink” game, but this season the game took on a new meaning for the team. Head Coach Brenda Pluntz was diagnosed with breast cancer in July but decided to coach through her treatments. “I didn’t want it to effect the team…

Algae Eating Toxin Found In Lakes

Clear Lake Water Doesn't Mean Clean Water Anymore

October 16, 2017

Brittney Merlot,

DULUTH, Minn. — When we look at lakes we tend to think that the color and clarity of the water determines if it is clean or not. New research says it could be the complete opposite. Research from the University of Minnesota Duluth and Minnesota Sea Grant found that the sun reacts with nitrates and creates a reactive oxygen species. “What those…

South Korean Delegation Learning “Duluth Model”

Domestic Violence Model Helps Organizations Work Together to Help Victims

October 16, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – A delegation from South Korea is in Duluth today to research the famed “Duluth Model” for ending domestic violence. The model connects government agencies with non-government organizations so they work together to help victims. “If you are listening to the experience of the people you’re serving, that gives you the agenda for change,” said Scott Miller, program…

Dayton OKs Reinsurance; MinnesotaCare Funding Still at Stake

October 16, 2017

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Gov. Mark Dayton has signed a federal waiver approving a new state program to lower health insurance premiums. The Democratic governor officially approved Minnesota’s new reinsurance program Monday. State lawmakers devoted $549 million to lower rates for shoppers who buy coverage on their own after years of double-digit increase. Dayton’s signature means the federal government…

Volunteers Pick Apples for Northern Lakes Food Bank

Bayfield Apple Trees are Still Full and Erickson Orchards Is Donating Their Extra Apples

October 16, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

BAYFIELD, Wis. – Apple Fest has come and gone, but now it’s apple overload. Trees are still full. One orchard is finding a way to help out families in need with the extra apples. Each year, the apple harvest brings thousands to Bayfield. “Well, they are literally falling off the tree,” said Gene Lemmenes while picking apples. “It’s almost a…

The 9th Annual Suicide Awareness Walk Strolled Through Carlton

Hundreds Walk Side By Side Supporting Those Who've Lost Someone To Suicide

October 14, 2017

Brittney Merlot,

CARLTON, Minn. — Today the 9th Annual Suicide Awareness Memorial Walk took place at Carlton High School. Friends, family and everyone was welcome to walk side by side for support on Saturday morning. As Minnesota suicide rates have been on the rise since 2000. “I lost my son; it’s a very excruciating time. It was very painful. I felt…

Northlanders to Remember Those Lost to Suicide

Saturday: 9th Annual Suicide Awareness Memorial Walk

October 13, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

CARLTON, Minn. – This weekend, hundreds of people in Carlton will be focused on breaking the stigma of mental illness as they take part in the 9th Annual Suicide Awareness Memorial Walk. It’s taking place on Saturday, October 14, 2017, from 9:30 -11:30 a.m. at Carlton High School in Carlton, MN. There will be a short, non-competitive, walk followed by…

Blizzard Tour Aims to Raise Another $1 Million for ALS Research

Snowmobile Tour Held their Annual Open House in Proctor

October 12, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

PROCTOR, Minn. – The Black Woods Blizzard Tour, a snowmobile race for ALS, is aiming to raise $1 million for the second straight year. Thursday night, they held their open house at Black Woods Event Center in Proctor. The event taught new riders more about the annual fundraiser. “It’s the friendships that you make, it’s the stories that you hear,…

“Petal It Forward” A Nationwide Movement To Brighten The Day With Flowers!

Flowers And Smiles Filled The Air Of The Twin Ports As Free Flowers Were Given Away In Exchange For A Good Mood!

October 11, 2017

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DULUTH, Minn. — A Nationwide Movement to “Petal it Forward” took place in the streets of Duluth Wednesday morning. As Engwalls Greenhouse employees stood outside of St. Lukes and Essentia Health, with over 800 flowers to give away! “It was exciting for us to give them away and then we see people’s faces light up, people give us hugs. But…

Fundraising Event will Support Breast Cancer Patients and Research

Sunday: Rockin' for Hope

October 11, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – Many Northlanders will be rocking out this weekend at Clyde Iron Works for an important cause this weekend. It’s all to support Circle of Hope. Rockin’ for Hope is a fundraising event to benefit local breast cancer patients going through life saving treatments, and funding Stage IV breast cancer research at the University of Minnesota Medical School…

Healthy Options are Celebrated in Minnesota for National School Lunch Week

October 9, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week schools across the country are celebrating National School Lunch Week. This is all with a goal of educating students and encouraging them to eat healthy foods. Northland schools offer farm-to-school initiatives, customizable meals, and innovative ways to help kids make healthy choices. The Minnesota School Nutrition Association (MSNA), founded in 1956 as a state–wide association…

Active Adventures: Keeping Your Body Healthy in Cool Weather

In Motion Therapy Physical Therapist Gives Exercise Tips

October 6, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – As Fall ushers in cool weather, many Northlanders may feel a change in their body. Annita Winkels, DPT, visited FOX 21 to give some tips on keeping the body feeling great throughout Fall and Winter. Winkels says in temperatures between 35 and 45 degrees the body needs an extra 10 minute warmup before any type of exercise….

Grandparents Parenting Over Again

Parents That Lose Kids Over Opioids Or Alcohol Have Kids Sent To Grandparents

October 5, 2017

Joey Norton,

PROCTOR, Minn- Some would say that parenting is tough to begin with, but what if you had to do it all over again as a grandparent? Sadly it’s not uncommon in the Northland for grandparents to have to become a parent once again because of the choices made by their children. Parents that abuse drugs or alcohol are seeing their…

Walk With Walker Returns To Northland

Spreading The Message Of Health And Fitness In A Nature Trail Walk With The Public

October 4, 2017

Brittney Merlot,

CABLE, Wis. — The “Walk with Walker” campaign is once again in the Northland. It’s goal is to spread the message of health and fitness throughout the state. For the 61st time, many people walked along side First Lady Tonette Walker Wednesday morning. The walk took place on the North Country Trail, which is the longest in the nation. They…

Wisconsin to Fund Child Health Insurance Program

October 4, 2017

The Associated Press,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin health officials say the expiration of the federal Children’s Health Insurance Program won’t immediately affect children and families in the state. Wisconsin Public Radio reports the program provides health coverage to families that make too much money to qualify for Medicaid but don’t make enough to afford private insurance. Funding lapsed over the weekend while…

Expert Advice On Coping During Tragedies

October 3, 2017

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – While the country mourns and tries to make the slightest sense of the mass shooting in Las Vegas, mental health experts are speaking out. Extreme tragedies can take a toll on one’s mental health, according to Kelly Chaudoin-Patzoldt, a mental health professional at St. Luke’s. She says it’s important to talk to other about your feelings and also…

Local Relief Heading to Hurricane Victims in the Caribbean

International Falls Nurse Going to Caribbean to Help Hurricane Victims

October 3, 2017

Site Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. – Last month multiple hurricanes blasted their way through much of the Caribbean including the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Recovery efforts are just beginning down there and today, one International Falls resident decided to lend a hand. John Decker is a registered nurse and isn’t sure which location he’s going to yet, as he heads out today….

Third Annual Walk for Wishes held at UMD

The event included a 5k run and a 2.5k walk to raise money for Make-A-Wish

October 1, 2017

Graham Hakala,

DULUTH, Minn. – Some Northland families came together on Sunday to make wishes come true for local children. It was the 3rd Annual Walk for Wishes at Bagely Nature Center at UMD. Make–A–Wish Minnesota teamed up with UMD to put on the 5k run and 2.5k walk. The event raises money for children fighting illnesses, by granting them a wish…

Hospice Patients Remembered

Ceremonies Were Held for All Who Died in Essentia Hospice Programs Over the Last Year

October 1, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Patients who died in the Essentia Health hospice program were remembered at a special memorial services in Duluth and Superior. Family members lit candles in remembrance of their loved ones, and the names of all who passed away in hospice from last July until this June were read out loud for the group of mourners. “Opportunity to…

Breast Cancer Imaging Conference Held in Duluth

Lectures Teach Professionals About the Latest Breast Imaging Technology

September 30, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Breast cancer awareness month kicks off on October 1st and medical providers were in Duluth this weekend for the annual Breast Cancer Imaging Conference. The conference teaches professionals about the newest breast imaging technology available. That new technology can detect breast cancer much earlier on than older machines. “We don’t have a cure for breast cancer yet…

Health Secretary Price Resigns Amid Travel Flap

September 29, 2017

The Associated Press,

(AP) WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump’s health secretary has resigned, after his travel on costly charter flights triggered investigations and angered his boss. Tom Price’s partial repayment and public regrets couldn’t save his job. The Health and Human Services secretary became the first member of the president’s Cabinet to leave office in a turbulent young administration that has seen…

Hermantown’s Wellness Center To Break Ground In 2018

September 28, 2017

Dan Hanger,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Plans for Hermantown’s new wellness center are getting closer to breaking ground. Hermantown city officials say the design phase should wrap up by the end of October with construction in 2018 and completion by June of 2019. The wellness center, which is a partnership with Essentia Health and the YMCA, will act as a center of the…

FDA Approves 1st Blood Sugar Monitor Without Finger Pricks

September 28, 2017

The Associated Press,

(AP) – Federal regulators have approved the first continuous blood sugar monitor for diabetics that doesn’t need backup finger prick tests. Current models require users to test a drop of blood twice daily to calibrate, or adust, the monitor. The discomfort of finger sticks and the cost of testing supplies can discourage people from keeping close tabs on their blood…

Castle Danger’s ‘Pints For A Cause’ Helps PAVSA

September 27, 2017

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Castle Danger Brewery in Two Harbors is wrapping up another month of what they call “Pints for a Cause.” September’s cause has been Duluth’s PAVSA, which helps victims of sexual assault. Every Wednesday this month, a dollar was donated to PAVSA from every pint of beer sold at Castle Danger. Advocates at PAVSA say this was a…

Caring Corner Cube Gives Back To Those In Need

Food And Daily Esentails Loaded Inside For The Taking

September 27, 2017

Joey Norton,

DULUTH, Minn. A West Duluth resident has started a new way to give back to her neighbors. It’s called the “caring corner cube” and it’s located at the intersection of 8th St. and North Central Ave in West Duluth, the caring corner cube is full of nonperishable food items and daily essentials like shampoo and soap. The idea is for…

Cloquet Community Garden Celebrates First Harvest

Pot Luck Set For Thursday Afternoon

September 27, 2017

Joey Norton,

CLOQUET, Minn. The newly established Cloquet Community Garden has become quite the hit around town. Located at the Zion Lutheran Church, the garden consist of 36 different plots that were planted by 26 different community members that grew all sorts of vegetables like tomatoes, onions, beets, corn, and turnips. Thursday the church plans to celebrate the gardens first grow with…

Duluth Housekeepers Compete In Housekeeping Olympics

Local Hotels Show Their Appreciation For Their Housekeepers

September 26, 2017

Joey Norton,

DULUTH, Minn. – Housekeeping Appreciation Week is this week, giving local hotels a chance to show their appreciation for their hard workers. In Duluth, local hotels went head to head at Grandma’s Sports Garden in a housekeeping Olympic-style competition. This year’s housekeeping Olympics where Canal Park’s Hampton Inn and Comfort Suites, West Duluth’s Comfort Inn and last year’s champs the…

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hit Another High in US

September 26, 2017

Melissa Lentz,

NEW YORK (AP) – Health officials are reporting another record increase in infections from three sexually transmitted diseases. More than 2 million new cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis were reported in the United States last year – the most ever. The diseases are treatable with antibiotics. Rates for all three have been rising for several years. Health officials have…

St. Luke’s Shows Off Birthing Center Remodel

Hospital Receives Baby-Friendly Designation

September 26, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – St. Luke’s is celebrating what seems like a brand new birthing center and a baby-friendly designation. The birthing center recently went through a complete remodel and hospital officials are loving what they see. Every room is considered a suite, there are laboring tubs in each room and families are able to enjoy a more home-like and calm-like…

UW-Superior Supports Military Veterans through Annual 5K

4th Annual Running for our Heroes 5K Run/Walk

September 26, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – This weekend many Northlanders will be getting in a workout to honor those who have and do protect the United States of America. UW-Superior is once again hosting the Annual Running for our Heroes 5K Run/Walk. It’s taking place Saturday, Sept. 30, at 9 a.m. The event is hosted by UW–Superior’s Veteran and Nontraditional Student Center (VNSC)…

Farmers Seeing An End To The Season

Farmers Markets Coming To An End

September 25, 2017

Joey Norton,

Hermantown, Minn. Local farmers are wrapping up their growing seasons. That also means that the local farmers markets are coming to an end. Monday the Hermantown farmers market ended their season. Local farmers say the weather this year played a big part in this year’s great turnout. “This little patch of warm weather that we had made things just pop….

CVS Will Limit Opioid Prescriptions to 7 Days

September 25, 2017

Site Staff,

(CNN) – In a new effort to tackle the deadly opioid addiction crisis in the United States, pharmacy giant CVS announced Friday that it will limit opioid prescriptions to seven days for certain conditions. This restriction will apply to patients who are new to pain therapy. The new pharmacy program will also limit the daily dosage of pain pills based…

Reinsurance Signoff Sparks Fight to Save MinnesotaCare

September 25, 2017

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – State officials aren’t sure how they’ll cope with hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding cuts for Minnesota’s health care program for the working poor. The state got some good news last week as the federal government signed off on a new program to help lower insurance premiums for 2018. But it’s also causing…

Duluth Gets Ready to be Lit Teal for Ovarian Cancer

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

September 22, 2017

Graham Hakala,

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend, the Aerial Lift Bridge and Enger Tower will be lit teal to help raise awareness for ovarian cancer. September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Ovarian cancer can often go undiagnosed during the early stages, which makes it a very lethal illness. A fundraising gala will be held at the DECC this Saturday to try and…

Health Center Offers 24-Hour Fitness Center and Physical Therapy

Active Adventures: Bodies in Balance

September 22, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

TWO HARBORS, Minn. – A fitness center in Two Harbors is promoting fitness and wellness. Bodies in Balance offers physical therapy services as well as a 24-hour gym. For this week’s Active Adventures, FOX 21’s William Seay worked with a physical therapist in the fitness center to get his body moving. Bodies in Balance is located at 1451 Highway 2, Two…

Northland Clinics to Start Offering Flu Vaccinations

St. Luke's Primary Care Clinics will Offer Flu Shots Starting in Early October

September 21, 2017

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Flu shot season is fast approaching and physicians at St. Luke’s in Duluth are reminding folks about an easy way to reduce your risk. The flu vaccine will soon be offered at all St. Luke’s primary care clinics in the Northland come early October. Medical experts say it’s important to wash your hands, but the vaccine can…

Leaders Meet to Discuss Opioid Epidemic

Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment Is Expanding Their Detox Unit

September 20, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – The opioid epidemic has been a huge problem in the Twin Ports for years. Today, a round table discussion was held in Duluth where officials talked about better ways to address the problem. Lieutenant Governor Tina Smith (DFL-Minn.) came to Duluth to to learn about some of the ways organizations are fighting opioid addiction and what more…

Dayton Cranks Up Pressure on Feds to Protect Health Programs

September 20, 2017

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton is blasting federal health officials for holding up approval of a program meant to lower health insurance costs and threatening millions of dollars in cuts to health care for the working poor. State lawmakers plowed $542 million into a reinsurance program that should lower premiums by as much as 20 percent…

Duluth Bethel Employee Shares Addiction Recovery Story

September is Nationwide Recovery Month

September 19, 2017

Nikki Davidson,

DULUTH, Minn. – As thousands in the Northland struggle with addiction, often it’s the tragedies we hear about like fatal overdoses and lives destroyed. However, this month some are focusing on a different path, recovery. They say it’s the success stories at treatment centers that aren’t about enough, and could have a life-saving impact on an addict. “I got a…

Reinsurance Approval Costly for Minnesota

September 19, 2017

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota should get federal approval for a new program to control health insurance premiums but may lose hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding. That’s according to a letter Gov. Mark Dayton sent to federal health officials Tuesday and obtained by The Associated Press. Dayton says President Donald Trump’s administration has said it would…

Essentia Health – Duluth hosts 19th annual Journey Awards

The awards recognize those who have made an impact on people living with disabilities

September 18, 2017

Graham Hakala,

DULUTH, Minn. – Essentia Health – Duluth hosted the 19th annual Journey Awards on Monday. The Journey Awards recognizes individuals who have made contributions to helping people living with disabilities. This year’s award went to Kelsey Peterson, for her work on the film project The Cure Map, as they look find a cure for paralysis. “We drove around the country…

Upcoming Fundraiser Supports Free Dental Care for Students

8th Annual Sips & Slices

September 18, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – Just Kids Dental is continuing its campaign of providing free dental care to children and an upcoming fundraiser will support that mission. The 8th Annual Sips & Slices is Thursday, September 21 from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. at the Superior Curling Club. This is a pizza and beer tasting fundraiser. There will also be raffles featuring items…

UMD Farm Fest Offers Look Inside Organic Farm

Guests Took Tours and Sampled Food Grown on the Farm

September 17, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – UMD’s Land Lab, an active organic farm, opened their gates to the public today. Hundreds of guests could take tours and sample food grown right there at the farm. There was also an original performance by the Magic Smelt Puppet Troupe. The Fifth Annual Farm Fest taught people about food and living sustainable lives. “Hopefully it sparks…

Annual Walk Creates Space of Support for those in Recovery

Twin Ports Recovery Walk

September 14, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend, Northlanders will be walking for recovery to support those going through the process. September is Recovery Month, so the walk is taking place on Saturday, September 16 on the campus of the College of St. Scholastica. Registration is free and starts at 9 a.m. The walk gets underway at 10 a.m. Food, vendors and games…

Air Quality Reduced in Areas of Minnesota

September 14, 2017

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A combination of smoke from Western wildfires, high temperatures, and sunshine is eroding the air quality in the Twin Cities and in eastern and central Minnesota. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an alert for Thursday, warning those sensitive to air quality that it’s at an unhealthy level. The worst conditions are expected during the afternoon…

Great Outdoors – Medical Students Hike to Destress

Getting Outside for a Walk Can Bring Much Needed Relaxation

September 12, 2017

Andrew Kirov,

DULUTH, Minn. – Getting outside for a walk can be a great way to relieve stress after a long day. We take a look at how some medical students are using nature to get some much needed relaxation. “Something I do for destressing is just walking outside and enjoying nature,” says Christopher Wiger, a first year medical student at UMD….