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Edina Raises Age to Buy Tobacco to 21

EDINA, Minn. (AP) - A Twin Cities suburb has raised the age to purchase tobacco to 21, angering businesses who say they will lose business to nearby communities. Edina is believed to be the first city in Minnesota to raise…

Melanoma Monday Events Held Today

DULUTH, Minn.-Today is Melanoma Monday - a day dedicated to reminding the public about the dangers of skin cancer. Skin care professionals told us today that one in five people develop skin cancer…

Drug Take Back Day in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Agency, and local law enforcement agencies will be holding Drug Take Back events across the state on Saturday, April 29. The event is held to prevent misuse and abuse of…

29 Measles Cases Confirmed in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KMSP) - The Minnesota Department of Health has confirmed there is one case of measles outside of Hennepin County. As of Thursday, there are a total of 29 confirmed cases of measles in the state. Twenty-eight of the…

Seniors Learn Healthy Tips at Fair

DULUTH, Minn. - Local health providers and students from the College of St. Scholastica teamed up to help seniors stay healthy. The Benedictine Living Community held its 2nd annual Senior Health…

Northlanders Walk to End Multiple Sclerosis

DULUTH, Minn. - This year those in the Northland living with and affected by multiple sclerosis are looking for your help in raising over $36,000 dollars. Multiple sclerosis is a disease…

Minnesota Receives Over $5 Million to Combat Opioid Addiction

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded Minnesota with $5,379,349 to combat opioid addiction. The $5.3 million grant will support an array of prevention, treatment, and recovery services throughout…

Duluth Parents Promote Healthy Playgrounds

DULUTH, Minn. - A group of concerned parents has been working together to create what they believe is the best environment for their children on the school playground. Duluth Parents for Healthy…

Medical Experts Bring History to Life

DULUTH, Minn. - History is coming to life at the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum in Duluth. The exhibit currently on display shows medical discoveries throughout the years, including an original sample that…

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