Snowmobilers Help Fight ALS
PROCTOR, Minn.- Every year in the United States alone 6,000 people are diagnosed with ALS. For the 19th year, snowmobilers are helping to raise funds for ALS research. The Blackwoods Blizzard Tour, also…
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Lake Superior College Has Low-Cost Physical Therapy Clinic
DULUTH, Minn.- Twice a week, Lake Superior College offers low-cost physical therapy for anyone whose insurance may not cover it. The special clinic is open Monday and Wednesday afternoons during…
Many Turn to Alternative Medicine During Flu Season
DULUTH, Minn.- According to the CDC this flu season is worse than years past. To stay healthy many are opting for alternative medicine. Workers at the Snooty Fox in Duluth say the…
Severe Flu Season Continues to Impact the Northland
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It's Wear Red Day
DULUTH, Minn.-You may see more woman wearing red today. That's because it's the American Heart Association's National Wear Red Day. The day helps raise awareness and advocate for more research for…
Companies Exploit Marijuana Law Loophole
BOSTON (AP) — That ordinary bottle of juice delivered to your doorstep will set you back at least $55. But the bag of marijuana that comes with it? On the house. Retail marijuana stores are months away from opening in…
St. Luke's Offers eCare Program for All
DULUTH, Minn. - With cold and flu season well underway, it can be helpful to get a diagnosis online so you can start treating your illness quickly. St. Luke's has started…
Amazon, Buffett and JPMorgan Join Forces on Health Care
(AP) - Three of corporate America’s heaviest hitters — Amazon, Warren Buffett and JPMorgan Chase — sent a shudder through the health industry Tuesday when they announced plans to jointly create a company to provide their employees with high-quality, affordable…
Circuit Training with Fitness Edge North
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - In this week's Active Adventures, FOX 21 Meteorologist William Seay stopped by Fitness Edge North in Hermantown to give circuit training a try. Fitness Edge North has been in…
Champ, UMD Hockey Players Visit Children's Hospital
DULUTH, Minn. - Kids in the Essentia Health Children's Hospital got some special visitors today. UMD mascot Champ and some of the UMD Men's Hockey players stopped in kids' hospital rooms,…
Fit Families Program Challenges People to Drink More Water
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Douglas County Fit Families program is encouraging families to drink more water this month. It's the first of the program's wellness challenges this year. They say water…
Northlanders Mark 45th Anniversary of Roe V. Wade
DULUTH, Minn.- The Roe V. Wade Supreme Court decision was a landmark case that made abortions legal. Ever since then people from both sides have made it clear where they…
Emergency Responder Training in the Cold
DULUTH, Minn.- EMS workers in Minnesota face many tough situations and harsh weather conditions on the job. To provide the best care workers are taking part in the state's largest EMS…
Duluth Public Schools Taking Precautions Against the Flu
DULUTH, Minn. - The recent flu outbreak has many Northland schools taking extra precautions. Several schools are seeing an increase in flu–like illnesses. But health officials at Lincoln Park Middle School in…
How to Fight the Winter Blues
DULUTH, Minn.- This time of year it's common to get the winter blues. The medical term is seasonal affective disorder. The Duluth Community Action Center has some tips to fight S.A.D. naturally. "We can…
