Wellness Advocate Promotes Essential Oils
DULUTH, Minn. - For thousands of years, people have healed with nature's touch. Essential oils are used around the world and found in the seeds, bark, stems roots, flowers, and…
Focus On Health
Group Hopes to Spread Meaning of Wellness
DULUTH, Minn. -Â This weekend Northlanders are promoting wellness in the region and at home for the whole family for the Northland Community Wellness Day. This is a free community event highlighting…
Mayo Clinic Faces Questions After CEO Comments on Insurance
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Mayo Clinic is facing some questions from the state of Minnesota after its CEO told employees that if patient conditions are equal, its hospitals should prioritize the privately insured patients over those under government-subsidized programs like Medicaid.…
Duluth YMCA Adds Lumberjack Tradition to Aquatic Activities
DULUTH, Minn. - A lumberjack sport is now offered at the Duluth YMCA. For this week's Active Adventures, FOX 21's William Seay tried out Log Rolling. Log rolling is available…
Art Of Local Food
It was all about good food, local artist, and great company tonight at Clyde Iron Works. It was the 6th annual Art of Local Food fundraiser to benefit the Duluth…
March Madness Could Lead to Trouble
DULUTH, Minn. - Maybe it's a coincidence with the NCAA Basketball tournament going on, but March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Every year, millions of dollars are wagered on the tournament, both in sportsbooks, and on those bracket sheets you…
Smoking Forum Held in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.-The American Lung Association held it Kick Butts event today, which focused on how young minorities are targeted using menthol tobacco products. Data was also shared from the Menthol Cigarette Intervention…
Walker Optimistic for "Meaningful Reforms" to Medicaid
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Governor Scott Walker says he is optimistic that President Donald Trump's administration will be able to make "meaningful reforms" to the Medicaid program, even as other Republican governors oppose a proposal that would drastically cut payments…
Local Experts give Gardening Tips to Northlanders
FLOODWOOD, Minn. - The official start of Spring is just days away and many folks around the Northland are getting anxious to start gardening. This morning Bob Olen, Horticulturalist and Educator…
Bill lets Minnesotans choose what health insurance covers
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A House bill moving through committee would allow Minnesotans to choose what conditions their health insurance covers. The author, Republican Rep. Steve Drazkowski of Mazeppa, says the bill would cut costs by giving people the…
High School Students Get First-Hand Look at Medical Jobs
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- A technical college in Superior is hoping to inspire high school students to get a job in the medical field. High school students from all around northern Wisconsin visit…
Walker Plans Talk with Other Governors on New Health Bill
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker says he plans to talk with other Republican governors and the White House about possible changes to the GOP health care overhaul bill in Congress. Walker said Tuesday the call with governors…
Wisconsin Leads Nation in Interlock Driving Stops Last Year
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A new report says Wisconsin led the country last year in drunken drivers blocked from starting vehicles by an ignition interlock. Mothers Against Drunk Driving released a report Tuesday that found interlock devices stopped 37,299 people…
Wisconsin Legislators Introduce Family Medical Leave Insurance Act
MADISON, Wis. - State Senator Janis Ringhand (D-Evansville) and Representative Sondy Pope (D-Cross Plains) have introduced the Family Medical Leave Insurance Act (FMLIA). This Act creates a Family Medical Leave Insurance program which is completely paid for by employees. Under…
House aims to stem health rate hikes, stabilize market
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Republicans are preparing to plow more than $300 million into a new state program meant to reduce health insurance premiums next year. Minnesota has grappled with some of the largest rate increases in the…
