Health Officials Pushing to Increase Legal Age to Purchase Tobacco
DULUTH, Minn.- The FDA is calling youth smoking an epidemic and a push to increase the minimum age to purchase tobacco to 21 is coming through Duluth and Hermantown. Tobacco…
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Superior Swingin' Seniors
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Seniors got all dressed up to go to the Prom at UWS on Thursday. But they might not be the seniors you're expecting. Senior Prom at a University…
Veterans Say Thanks, Voice Opinions about VA
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Veterans in Superior got a chance to say thank you and voice their concerns about the VA program at a town hall style meeting at the Twin…
Get Ready for the Head of the Lakes Chilli Cook-Off
DULUTH, Minn.- It comes once a year and just when the chilly weather starts to set in, the Head of The Lakes Chilli Cook-Off is here. The 27th annual Head of…
Free Medicare Advice Offered This Evening in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - With 62 million Americans enrolled in Medicare, and more than 10,000 Americans turning 65 every single day, there is significant interest in Medicare health coverage. Unfortunately, there’s also tremendous…
Having A Stressful Day?
DULUTH, Minn. -- Yoga North gives Brittney Merlot a stress-free night on the shores of Lake Superior in this week's Active Adventures! Using meditation, relaxation and yoga at Brighton Beach, even…
Superior Daycare Provides Flu Shots to Staff to Fight Spread to Kids
SUPERIOR, Minn.- Daycares in the Northland are already seeing flu-like symptoms and tell FOX21 this is earlier than usual. If you are young and healthy the flu may not affect your body that…
Advocating for the Minnesota Homeless Population
DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota is leading the nation in reductions to Veteran homelessness but there’s still a lot to be done. Five hundred people are advocating for the homeless population in Duluth on Thursday, September…
New Machinery Creating Medical Miracles in Physical Rehabilitation
DULUTH, Minn.- It's called the ZeroG, a new piece of medical equipment that's helping make vast improvements possible for patients attempting to walk again. It's a balancing hoist, funded by an anonymous donor through…
Unique School Bus Helps Special Olympic Athletes
DULUTH, Minn.- Surprising dentist visits are typically bad but one teeth-cleaning station cruising into the Northland is making quite the impact. Dental students from the University of Minnesota are cleaning teeth…
UMD Land Lab to Promote Sustainability this Sunday
DULUTH, Minn. - Northlanders are invited to stop by UMD's Land Lab, located at 3568 Riley Road in Duluth, on Sunday, September 16 from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Throughout the growing season,…
Skyline Spikes Out ALS
DULUTH, Minn.- A new sport is beginning to sweep the Northland, and it's helping raise money for a good cause. Skyline lanes had its inaugural "Spike Out ALS" Spikeball tournament on Sunday. Spikeball…
Teal Promotes Talks of Ovarian Cancer Awareness this Month
DULUTH, Minn. - Throughout the month of September, teal will help promote the conversation of awareness for ovarian cancer. According to the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance (MOCA), ovarian cancer is sometimes…
It's Fun to Play at the YMCA
DULUTH, Minn.- If you're looking for a new way to get active this fall, or just want to change up your current workout, you can do so for free at the Duluth…
New Bloodmobile Removes Donation Barriers
DULUTH, Minn.- The goal is to increase blood donations in the Northland as a brand new bloodmobile is now opening in Duluth and health professionals say blood donations are needed more than you may think.…
