Gearing Up for Cold Weather
DULUTH, Minn. - Below average temperatures have been keeping the Northland cold throughout the week. For this week's Active Adventures, FOX 21's William Seay got advice for dressing for the cold weather.…
Focus On Health
Saint Scholastica Hosts Health Career Fair
DULUTH, Minn. - A health career fair was held Wednesday at the College of Saint Scholastica. Thirty employers from across the region including St. Luke's, Essentia, and the Mayo Clinic met…
Safe Sleep Infant Week Promotes Healthy Sleeping Environment
DULUTH, Minn. - As part of Infant Safe Sleep Week medical leaders in Minnesota are making a push to cut down on unexpected infant deaths. St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth is…
"Lettuce Meet Up" with the Duluth Community Garden Program
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Community Garden Program held their first monthly get–together at Bent Paddle on Tuesday. It's called "Lettuce Meet Up!" It's a way for community gardeners to get…
Mental health conference held in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Mental health professionals from around the region met up in Duluth on Monday and Tuesday. It was the third annual Comprehensive Mental Health Conference. Organizers say it's a way…
Health Emergency Declared on Bad River
BAD RIVER, Wis.-The Bad River Tribe near Ashland has declared a public health emergency as they face an opioid abuse crisis. The goal of the declaration is to help bring…
Wisconsin Lawsuit Blames Drug Makers for Opioid Crisis
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (AP) - Nearly two dozen Wisconsin counties say in a federal lawsuit that "nefarious and deceptive" marketing campaigns from pharmaceutical companies are responsible for the nation's opioid overdose epidemic. The lawsuit filed Tuesday says local governments' health and…
P.T.S.D. discussion held at Duluth Public Library
DULUTH, Minn. - With Veteran's Day coming up this week, some groups are having discussions surrounding mental health. A presentation was held a the Duluth Public Library discussing…
Anthem Picks Former UnitedHealth Executive to Become CEO
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Blue Cross-Blue Shield insurer Anthem has picked a former top executive from its biggest competitor to replace Joseph Swedish as its next CEO. Anthem said Monday that Gail K. Boudreaux will start Nov. 20 Swedish will serve…
Essentia Health Introduces New Surgical Robot
DULUTH, Minn. - Essentia Health has a new surgical robot that's expected to help patients heal faster after surgery. Surgeries performed by robots allow patients to spend less time in the hospital,…
Key Court Hearing for State Official in Flint Water Scandal
FLINT, Mich. (AP) - A judge has begun hearing testimony against a Michigan official who faces criminal charges tied to a Legionnaires' disease outbreak during the Flint water crisis. Dr. Eden Wells is the state's chief medical executive. She's charged…
AG Tells Walker Board Can Make Self-Insurance Available
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Attorney General Brad Schimel says the state Group Insurance Board can offer self-insurance plans to municipal employers. Gov. Scott Walker asked Schimel in April for a legal opinion on whether state law authorizes the board to…
How Technology Can Help You Have a Good Night's Sleep
DULUTH, Minn. - As we experienced the "Fall Back" of Daylight Savings Time on Sunday, the Northland is going to be seeing less daylight. This can affect mood and sleep cycle. Verizon…
Fire Officials Remind to Check Smoke Detector Batteries This Weekend
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - Sunday is the day to set the clocks back for daylight saving time, which means it's also an important time to check something else around the house. Fire…
Alzheimer's Disease Discussed at UWS Conference
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Alzheimer’s is a disease that has devastating effects on much of the elderly population. Today, a conference was held at UWS that looked at the future of Alzheimer’s treatment and where…
