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Oldest American, Adele Dunlap, Dies at Age 114

FLEMINGTON, N.J. (AP) - A New Jersey woman who was the oldest American person has died at age 114. Martin Funeral Home says Adele Dunlap died Sunday at a hospital near Flemington. Dunlap had no explanation for her longevity. Asked…

Health Insurance Sign-ups Rise to Record Level

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP)-Rising health insurance premiums and Minnesota's novel financial help program have driven record enrollment in private health plans. Officials at the state's exchange announced Thursday it had signed up more than 117,500 residents during 2017's open enrollment…

Flu Cases on Rise in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - Winter may be winding down, but flu season is still going strong. Doctors at St. Luke's in Duluth say they've seen an increase in flu cases over the last…

Wisconsin Senate Passes Marijuana Extract Bill

MADISON (AP) - The state Senate has overwhelmingly approved a bill that would make it legal to use a marijuana extract to treat seizures. The measure legalizes possession of cannabidiol oil with a doctor's certification. The chapter adopted the bill…

Dayton Says Prostate Surgery Won't Slow Him Down

ST. PAUL (AP) - Governor Mark Dayton says he's confident his upcoming prostate cancer surgery won't hinder his remaining two years in office. The Democratic governor is scheduled to undergo surgery to remove his prostate on March 2. Dayton revealed…

Report: Opioid Prescriptions Drop 11.7 Percent in Wisconsin

MADISON (AP) - A new report says opioid prescriptions dropped nearly 12-percent in the last three months of 2016 compared to the same period in 2015. The report from the state Controlled Substances Board found the number of prescriptions decreased…

Blizzard Tour Wraps Up With Banquet

HERMANTOWN, Minn. - The 2017 Blizzard Snowmobile Tour to end ALS wrapped up today with a banquet at Cirrus Aircraft. 225 riders took to the trails in this year's tour,…

Essentia Health Goes Red for Women

DULUTH, Minn. - You may have noticed more Northlanders wearing red on Friday, and if so, you’re not alone. Doctors and researchers at Essentia Health in Duluth are looking…

Nearly Naked Ruck March Supports Local Veterans

DULUTH, Minn. - The Second Annual Nearly Naked Ruck March is just around the corner. The 10 mile hike raises money for 23rd Veteran, an organization helping military veterans transition back…

"Give Kids a Smile" Day Takes Over LSC

DULUTH, Minn.-Almost 70 kids filled up Lake Superior College dental facility to get free dental care today. The event was part of the “Give Kids a Smile” day which went…

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