Veterinarians On Hand During Beargrease Marathon
DULUTH, Minn.- For those wondering about the safety of the sled dogs during the 35th annual Beargrease marathon, a veterinarian staff is on hand through the entirety of the race. A…
Focus On Health
Boy Scout Troop Hosts Blood Drive in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - According to the Red Cross, blood donations decrease during winter months. A local Boy Scout troop hosted a blood drive at the Northland Country Club. For every unit of…
Mobile Sauna Warms Northlanders in Middle of Icy Cold
DULUTH, Minn.- If the lake calls to you but the cold stands in your way, Hiki Hut mobile sauna set up shop on Brighton Beach today. Anyone…
As Warming Center Opens, Concerns Arise
DULUTH, Minn.- Thursday night marked not only the beginning of extreme cold, but the opening of a new warming center in Duluth. Five people occupied warming center…
Lungplus Helps You Breathe Warm During Arctic Blasts
DULUTH, Minn. -- In this weeks Active Adventures we introduce you to Lungplus! Lungplus is a device you place in your mouth and it aids in warming your entire body, so that…
Discussion Engages Men About Sexual Violence
DULUTH, Minn. - An organization hosted a discussion in Duluth engaging men in the subject of sexual violence. The Men and Masculine Folks Network of Minnesota held the discussion at Men…
Yearlong Diabetes Prevention Program Offered at Duluth YMCA
DULUTH, Minn. - Type-2 diabetes is a huge problem nationwide, but the disease can be prevented. At the Duluth YMCA, a yearlong program is helping people at risk for diabetes avoid the…
Northland Schools Support Healthy Eating Resolutions
DULUTH, Minn. - With the start of a new year, healthy eating is a common resolution for families. School cafeteria professionals can often provide tips and techniques used in the cafeteria to…
SunSpot Sisters Striving to Help Keep Northlanders Healthy this Winter
DULUTH, Minn. - Katherine and Sue York are out to help community members fight the winter blues. The SOL Sisters are often seen driving their big red bus around the Northland to help…
Lightspeed Lift Helps People Walk Better Again
DULUTH, Minn. -- In this week's Knowing Your Neighbors a local physical therapist is helping give the gift of motion back through his personal invention that helps Northlander's get back on…
Ignite Studio Helps Unpaid Government Workers
DULUTH, Minn.- It's day 23 of the partial government shutdown, about 800,000 employees are either working without pay, or furloughed. Businesses are stepping forward to help…
Improve Balance & Reduce Falls With Tai Ji Quan Class
DULUTH, Minn. - With the icy conditions in place this time of year, the thought of falling can be serious. Especially the older you get and the less balance coordination…
Knowing Your Neighbors: Warming Up the Homeless
SUPERIOR, Wis.- As the frigid air of night sets in, the question of where to sleep enters the minds of the homeless in Duluth and Superior. Places like CHUM or…
Northland's Largest Baby Shower Happening Now
DULUTH, Minn. - Life 97.3 and St. Luke’s Hospital are partnering throughout the month of January to throw the Northland’s Largest Baby Shower! Life 97.3 is encouraging residents in the community to donate typical…
Fit and Fabulous Tech to Help You Stay Motivated in 2019
DULUTH, Minn. - Verizon can help put a little pep in your step if health and fitness are on your 2019 to-do list. These wearable devices make hitting…
