A Slippery Start To 2017
Icy sidewalks are apart of life here in the northland, but, there are things you can do to stay a bit safer when trekking around this time of year. Now that winter is in full swing, and mother nature has…
Focus On Health
Rusty Patched Bumblebee Declared Endangered
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) - For the first time, federal regulators are designating a bee species in the continental United States as endangered after suffering a dramatic population decline over the past 20 years, federal officials said Tuesday. The U.S.…
Tips for Keeping Skin from Drying Out During the Winter
DULUTH, Minn. - If you've noticed your skin drying out more lately, you're probably not alone. Twin Ports Dermatology in Duluth has seen a lot of patients with dry skin and rashes…
MNsure Sign-Ups Hit Record High as Premiums Spike
ST. PAUL (AP) - Officials at Minnesota's state-run insurance exchange say more than 103,000 people signed up for health coverage in the latest enrollment period. MNsure officials say the 103,578 signups set a record by about 15,000, even as premiums…
Free Radon Test Kits to Raise Awareness
DULUTH, Minn. -Â The American Lung Association kicked off Radon Awareness Month Thursday, in effort to stop a silent killer. Radon is an odorless, tasteless, and invisible gas, and also ranks as the…
Northland Woman Sells Products to Keep You Warm
DULUTH, Minn. - One Northland woman is very busy selling two products that are proven to keep you warmer in these cold winter months. Eve Graves stumbled upon two products when she…
Hockey Night In Superior Is Wednesday
Superior, Wis. -- It's time to lace up your skates, get them sharpened and head out to one of the 8 outdoor rinks in Superior. Wednesday, Jan 4th the rinks…
Set Reasonable Goals to Help Lose Weight this Year
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - With the start of the New Year, many people are starting to diet and exercise more to drop a few pounds. Health professionals say if you are looking to lose…
New Year Keeps Local Gyms Busy
While many may be hitting the gym in these first few days of the New Year, some Northlanders have already been thinking about their 2017 goals for at least a month. Impact…
Blood Drives Continue in Northland
DULUTH, Minn.- Many different locations throughout the Northland will be holding blood drives in the coming weeks run by the American Red Cross. One such location is at the Lutheran…
With Trump Victory, GOP Hopes to Overhaul Medicaid
ATLANTA (AP) - With Donald Trump's election, Republicans in Congress will have the opportunity to overhaul Medicaid, something they've wanted to do for years. The program provides health care to millions of lower-income and disabled Americans. Currently, the federal government…
Wisconsin Flu Cases on Rise
MADISON, Wisc. (AP) - Wisconsin health officials say flu cases are on the rise and they are urging people to take precautions like getting a flu shot. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services said Wednesday there have been 161 influenza…
Shoveling Safety Tips
SUPERIOR, Wis. - While you're out shoveling snow this winter, make sure to do it safely so you don't end up in a doctor's or chiropractor's office. As people work to…
Apartment Complex Residents Search For New Homes
The residents of Broadway Apartments in Superior must be out by Jan. 2.
St. Luke's Dietitian Gives Tips for Having Healthy Holidays
A St. Luke's dietitian gives tips for sticking to your diet.
