June Marks Elder Abuse Awareness Month
SUPERIOR, Wis. - June marks Elder Abuse Awareness Month and a Twin Ports Task Force dedicated to the topic is hoping to get more of the public involved in stopping it. Today,…
Focus On Health
5 dead, nearly 200 sickened in romaine lettuce outbreak
NEW YORK (AP) — Four more deaths have been linked to a national food poisoning outbreak blamed on tainted lettuce, bringing the total to five. Health officials have tied the E. coli outbreak to romaine lettuce grown in Yuma, Arizona.…
MN Department of Health Issues Beach Advisory Alert
DULUTH, Minn. – A lake advisory has been put in place today by the MN Department of Health. According to the advisory, the Minnesota Point Harborside/15th Street beach has a ‘water contact not recommended’ alert in place until further notice.…
St. Luke's Hospital Supports Cancer Patients and Survivors with Lecture Series
DULUTH, Minn. - St. Luke's Hospital is working to educate cancer patients about managing the legal and financial aspects of cancer. This morning, Manager of the Regional Cancer Center at St. Luke's,…
St. Luke's Doctor Gives Advice on Senior Health & Fitness Day
DULUTH, Minn. - Wednesday, May 30 is Senior Health and Fitness Day. It's a day to remind all it's always the right time to get active. Dr. Addie Licari,…
Agent Orange Affects Northland Veterans Decades Later
DULUTH, Minn.-Many veterans from the Vietnam war are struggling with health problems due to a herbicide known as agent orange, a tactical chemical that the military used to clear the forest floor,…
Animals to Fill Lakewalk Wednesday for New Pet Walk
DULUTH, Minn. - This month the Zeitgeist Community is celebrating Bus Bike Walk Duluth and they're hoping you and your pets get involved. As part of the month-long event, the group…
Toxic Cloud Caused by Hawaii Volcano Lava Emerges Over Ocean
PAHOA, Hawaii (AP) — White plumes of acid and extremely fine shards of glass billowed into the sky over Hawaii as molten rock from Kilauea volcano poured into the ocean, creating yet another hazard from an eruption that began more…
Gone Too Soon: Father Of Three Dies From Heroin-Fentanyl Overdose
DULUTH, Minn. - The numbers are alarming. More than 40,000 Americans die each year from opioid overdoses, and of that number roughly half of the deaths involved fentanyl, according to the Centers…
FOX 21 to Host Blood Drive Inspired by Young Boy's Cancer Battle
DULUTH, Minn. - Everyday patients at local hospitals rely on donated blood, but blood doesn't last forever. Donated red cells last only 42 days. That's why FOX 21 is partnering with…
Duluth Woman Looks to Perfect Beauty Sleep
DULUTH, Minn. - Do you toss and turn all night long or wake up drenched in sweat? If so, one Duluthian is looking to make a difference in your life. “I…
Citizens Express Environmental Concerns at Husky Fire Listening Session
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A community listening session at Superior Middle School got heated as community members express environmental concerns in the aftermath of April's Husky Energy Refinery explosion and fire.…
"Make it OK" Campaign Stops at Duluth Area Family YMCA
DULUTH, Minn. - Folks visiting the Duluth Area Family YMCA on Friday had the chance to learn more about the stigma surrounding mental illness, and even sign a pledge to speak up…
Elite Beach Volleyball Tournament Comes to Skyline Lanes
DULUTH, Minn. - An elite volleyball competition is coming to Duluth. Skyline Lanes is hosting an AVPFirst Tournament and AVPNext Tournament. This is taking place Saturday, May 26 - Sunday, May 27…
Hospital Offers Free Skin Cancer Detection
DULUTH, Minn.- Nearly one in five Americans develop skin cancer, today dermatologists in Duluth are helping community members detect warning signs. The Spot Me event offers free skin cancer detection all day…
