Focus On Health

Minnesota Reports 116,000 Jump in Uninsured

ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota says the number of people without health insurance in the state jumped by 116,000 in the past two years. The Minnesota Department of Health says the uninsured rate rose to 6.3 percent last year, up from 4.3…

Northalnders dig way out of snow as it falls

DULUTH, Minn. - With the snow piling up pretty nicely, people have been shoveling away on this President's Day. Digging out, clearing pathways, all common as the snow just hasn't let up…

Three More Child Deaths From Flu Reported in Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn.- State health officials say three more children have died of complications of the flu, bringing the number of Minnesota children who have died of influenza this season to four. The number of Minnesotans hospitalized with flu symptoms…

Duluth City Council Passes Flavored Tobacco Ban

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth city council voted 7–2 Monday night in favor of banning the sale of flavored tobacco products in convenience stores, including gas stations. Councilors Noah Hobbs and Jay Fosle…

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…

Severe Flu Season Continues to Impact the Northland

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