Forum Raises Awareness About Elder Abuse
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Twin Ports is experiencing a trend that's becoming something of an epidemic -- hitting one of the most vulnerable groups of our population. According…
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Report: Teen Pregnancies in Minnesota Declining, STIs Rising
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A new report shows fewer teenagers are getting pregnant in Minnesota, but the number of sexually transmitted infections is increasing. University of Minnesota adolescent sexual health director Jill Farris authored the report. She tells Minnesota…
Trump Discusses Health Insurance in Wisconsin
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is again highlighting the stories of people whose healthcare premiums have skyrocketed as he tries to push a GOP replacement plan. Trump met with what the White House has been referring to as "victims"…
FDA to Delay Rule Requiring New Nutrition Facts Panel
NEW YORK (AP) - The Food and Drug Administration says it intends to delay a rule that would require food companies to label their products with a revised nutrition panel. The new panel, which had the support of former first…
Rubber Mulch To Soon Be A Thing Of The Past
Duluth, Minn. The rubber mulch that has been a hot topic for a few years is now one step closer to being removed. It has come down to choosing the lowest bidder…
Iowa May be First State with No Health Insurers on Exchange
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Iowa could be the first state in the nation with no health insurance companies willing to offer policies on its Affordable Care Act exchange next year unless President Donald Trump's administration approves a stopgap proposal,…
Urologist Speaks Out During Men's Health Week
DULUTH, Minn. - This week, June 12-16, is recognized as Men's Health Week. This morning, Dr. Andrew Nisbet of St. Luke's Urology Associates visited FOX 21 to speak on the topic. Dr.…
Fire Department Talks Water Safety After Accident at "The Deeps"
DULUTH, Minn. - A 22-year-old man is recovering after jumping into a popular swimming hole in the Lester River known as "The Deeps." Authorities tell us the man was pulled…
Free Youth Memberships Given Out at Duluth YMCA
DULUTH, Minn. - Many youth in the Northland now have big plans for the summer all thanks to a generous donation from Western Bank. The Duluth YMCA is now able to give…
Bike MS 150 Looking for Volunteers
DULUTH, Minn. - This weekend thousands will be getting out their bikes for a ride from Proctor to White Bear Lake, Minnesota. It's all to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis research.…
Former Drug Addict Turns Life Around
Duluth, Minn. A former drug addict turned musician met with youth tonight in west Duluth to talk about the role drugs played in her life. Mindy Davey has traveled the country talking…
Chainbreaker Bicycle Ride to Raise Cancer Research Funds
DULUTH, Minn. - Taking a bike ride this summer could help with cancer research. The University of Minnesota is partnering with a group called Chainbreaker to launch a fundraising experience for the Masonic Cancer…
Duluth Making Sidewalks More ADA Compliant
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth is making their sidewalks more ADA compliant. The first of four public meetings was held for the city to gather input from community…
St. Luke's Oncologist to Help Those Dealing with Chemo Brain
DULUTH, Minn. - Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be one of the toughest and most shocking things someone goes through. Dealing with the effects of cancer treatment can last a lifetime.…
Minnesota Health Leaders Ask Imams to Push for Vaccination
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) - With another three weeks of Ramadan and its gatherings, health care workers in Minnesota are seeking help from religious leaders to control the state's measles outbreak, which has hit the Muslim Somali community the hardest. Children's…
