Coffee Conversation: Spiritual Coach Monique Forcier
DULUTH, Minn. -- Spiritual Coach Monique Forcier stopped by the morning show Thursday to talk to FOX 21's Dan Hanger about different ways to help people heal and become more mindful and awake in…
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St. Luke's Nurses Recognized as National Nurses Week Nears
DULUTH, Minn. - May 6 is the start of National Nurses Week, and St. Luke’s is bringing attention to these employees. One of them is Michelle Bauer, who has worked at their birthing center the…
Coffee Conversation: Tickets Available For North Country Ride's Derby Gala Saturday
DULUTH, Minn. - North Country Ride's Derby Gala is happening this Saturday, May 7, at the Buffalo House Junction, and one of the non-profit's board members joined Dan Hanger, who is emceeing the gala,…
Superior Officials, Mental Health Service Providers Connect with Residents at Mental Health Awareness Night
DULUTH, Minn.- Superior Mayor Jim Paine announced he’s proposing to devote thousands in federal COVID relief to help address mental health among young people, as service providers hoped to keep the conversation going at…
Families Get Active for 30th Healthy Kids Day at Duluth YMCA
DULUTH, Minn.- Saturday was the 30th Anniversary of the Duluth Area YMCA's largest one-day event, celebrating healthy lifestyles for families and kicking off the Y's Summer Schedule. FOX 21 Photojournalist Owen Zagrabelny takes…
JDRF Walk Brings Awareness, Support for Those Suffering with Type 1 Diabetes
DULUTH, Minn. -- Saturday morning brought out over a hundred people to the Gichi-Dde' Akiing park for a walk that raises awareness about type one diabetes, and shows those who have it, that they are…
Mysterious Pediatric Liver Disease Found in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Department of Health said it’s investigating several severe cases of hepatitis among children and has reported the cases to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC continues to investigate cases of the sudden…
Melanoma Awareness Month Kicks Off On Melanoma Monday May 1
DULUTH, Minn. - Health experts are raising awareness about skin health as we approach Melanoma Awareness Month starting May 1. It's all about focusing on skin health, sun safety, tanning prevention and skin cancer screenings.…
UPDATE: Gov. Walz Signs Bill on Unemployment Insurance, Bonus Checks for Frontline Workers
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Both chambers of the Minnesota Legislature pushed through a bill to give bonuses to workers who were on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic and to replenish the state’s unemployment insurance trust fund following…
Twin Ports Dermatology Talks Annual Skin Checks, Protection, Cancer Treatment
DULUTH, Minn. -- Melanoma Awareness Month starts May 1, and health experts are taking extra steps to inform people about their skin health. FOX 21's Dan Hanger talked to Heather Smith, owner…
Moderna Seeks To Be 1st With COVID Shots For Littlest Kids
Moderna is asking U.S. regulators to open its COVID-19 vaccine to the nation's youngest children. Kids under 5 are the only group in the U.S. not yet eligible for vaccination. Frustrated parents are waiting impatiently for a chance to protect…
In-Motion Therapy Opens New Location
DULUTH, Minn. -- In Motion Therapy is a physical therapy center, that has been around for about 15 years, and they are opening the doors of a new location. Maintaining the brand and…
Local Grief Resources Assisting Community Post Murder-Suicide
DULUTH, Minn. -- While the tragic loss of the Barry family and their dog have weighed heavy on friends and family, they were also traumatizing to the officers who responded. Local mental health…
Live Interview: WLSSD Talks Recycling, Reducing, Reusing On Earth Day
DULUTH, Minn. - AJ Axtell, environmental program coordinator at the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District (WLSSD), stopped by the 8 a.m. hour of FOX 21's morning show to talk about ways to be…
Local Therapy Center Using Farm Animals and a Ranch to Help People
RICE LAKE, Wis.-- A nonprofit organization is taking therapy outside and into the stables. Nature's Edge Therapy provides occupational and speech therapy in a unique way. The operation has been around for 20 years and…
