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Minnesota Flu Season in Full Swing; One child death reported

ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota has reported its first child death from the flu this season. The weekly flu report shows a continued increase in flu activity across Minnesota. As of the week ending Jan. 6, the Minnesota Department of Health reports…

Senate Committee Vote on Bill Relaxing Air Pollution Rules

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A legislative committee is set to approve a Republican bill that would relax Wisconsin air pollution regulations. The bill would repeal any state air pollution rules that go beyond federal regulations by the end of 2018.…

Whooping Cough Reported in Grand Rapids School

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.-A case of whooping cough has been reported in Grand Rapids Schools. A representative from the Minnesota Department of Health said they are concerned about an outbreak in that region right now. They said the symptoms are whooping…

Saturday Morning at the Races Kicks-off

DULUTH, Minn.-- Friday was a day for the races over at the college of St. Scholastica. Kids of all ages took part in the first Saturday Morning at the Races…

Flu Season Affecting Many in the Northland

DULUTH, Minn.- Have you been feeling under the weather lately? Doctors say this flu season could be shaping out to be worse than last years. Medical professionals say you don't need to…

Working in Winter Conditions

DULUTH, Minn.-- This winter has been extremely cold so far in the Northland. While some are bundling up avoiding the outdoors others braving chilly temperatures at work. “It’s a battle…

Duluth Designated Baby Friendly City

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth has been named the fittest city and the least stressful city in the past and now one more title can be added to that list. Mayor Emily Larson was…

Experts Offer Tips on How to Avoid Frostbite

DULUTH, Minn.-If you dared to battle the frigid temperatures the last few days, there’s a chance you were rolling the dice on getting frostbite. Local medical experts say that you can get it…

Young Kids Getting Cabin Fever the Most

DULUTH, Minn.-The frigid temperatures have a firm grip on the Northland as many of the residents in region have to put some extra layers on when going outside. Many others are choosing…

Kicking the Butts This New Year

DULUTH, Minn. - The beginning of a new year could be the perfect time to stop one of your bad habits from happening any longer. Staff at the American Lung Association say…

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