St. Luke's Dietitian Offers Tips and Treats Ahead of Halloween
DULUTH, Minn. - Halloween falls on Wednesday this week and many folks have probably already stocked up the candy drawer, but it's important to remember moderation is the best bet as…
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Fall Fitness Fun at Fitoberfest
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A gym in Superior is starting a new fall tradition: Fitoberfest. The Strength Factory hosted the event for the first time on Sunday. Members of the gym competed…
Duluth Police and DEA Promote Proper Drug Disposal
DULUTH, Minn.- The Drug Enforcement Administration sponsored their 16th National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday. That event has collected nearly 12 unneeded tons of medications last April in Minnesota…
One Last Strike for Bowling to Beat Breast Cancer
DULUTH, Minn.- A Northland hallmark of Breast Cancer awareness and empowerment comes to a close this weekend. Country Lanes North hosted the 11th Annual Bowling to Beat Breast…
Seventh Child in Minnesota Contracts Paralyzing Illness
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Department of Health says a seventh child has been struck by a rare, paralyzing illness that has been reported across the country. Health specialists say the symptoms in the latest case match those…
New Police Program Provides Hope to Addicts
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Superior Police Department is launching a new pilot program, to give people battling drug addiction a choice over their fate. The "Pathways to Hope" program…
Thousands of Young US Children get no Vaccines, Survey Finds
NEW YORK (AP) — A small but growing proportion of the youngest children in the U.S. have not been vaccinated against any disease, worrying health officials. An estimated 100,000 young children have not had a vaccination against any of the…
Ratatouille: Flavorful & Low Calorie Fall Dish
COOKING CONNECTION: This week we have Arlene Coco, a professional cooking instructor, teaching Fox 21's Brittney Merlot how to make Ratatouille! RECIPE: This technique can be used for winter vegetables…
Rare Disease Diagnosed in Six Minnesota Children
DULUTH, Minn. - At least six children have been diagnosed with a rare disease in Minnesota. We're told it's similar to polio because it can cause paralysis. Health officials don't know much…
Get Felted Soap at Apple Fest
BAYFIELD, Wis.- Believe it or not there's more than just apples at Apple Fest. There are all types of vendors taking advantage of the large crowds to sell their…
Essentia Hosts White Ribbon Campaign for Child Loss Awareness
DULUTH, Minn.- October is Pregnancy and Child Loss Awareness month, and it was acknowledged at Essentia Health with their white ribbon campaign. The campaign's mission is to educate the public…
Superior Approves: No More Jail Time For Little Pot
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A very quick but very productive City Council meeting took place Tuesday night. An ordinance was unanimously passed decriminalizing marijuana possession in small amounts, to avoid a life–long…
NEW Tai Chi Class Offered in the Twin Ports!
DULUTH, Minn. -- Active Adventures: Tai Chi Join Lake Superior Tai Chi instructor Richard and his class as Fox 21's Brittney Merlot tries out the ancient Chinese martial art practiced for…
Health Officials Pushing to Increase Legal Age to Purchase Tobacco
DULUTH, Minn.- The FDA is calling youth smoking an epidemic and a push to increase the minimum age to purchase tobacco to 21 is coming through Duluth and Hermantown.…
Superior Swingin' Seniors
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Seniors got all dressed up to go to the Prom at UWS on Thursday. But they might not be the seniors you're expecting. Senior Prom at a…
