MILWAUKEE, Wis. (AP) - The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office has confirmed a 4-year-old boy has died from a methadone overdose. Tyranne Beckless is the seventh child in Milwaukee County under the age of 5 to die of an opioid…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A Republican lawmaker wants to bump up Minnesota's smoking age to 21 in an effort to lower the number of teen smokers. The Star Tribune reports that a bill introduced Thursday would raise the minimum…
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth YMCA is doing its part to get people moving more throughout the month of May. Anybody is invited to take part in "Walking Wednesdays". It's all part…
DULUTH, Minn. - If you're just getting your bike out for the season, it might be time for a little tune up. This evening, the Duluth Folk School hosted a beginner bike…
(KQDS) - A tick-borne disease, Powassan, has been confirmed in six Minnesota counties so far this year, including Pine, Anoka, Cass, Clearwater, Houston, and Morrison, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. Since 2008, there have been 22 reported cases…
EDINA, Minn. (AP) - A Twin Cities suburb has raised the age to purchase tobacco to 21, angering businesses who say they will lose business to nearby communities. Edina is believed to be the first city in Minnesota to raise…
DULUTH, Minn.-Today is Melanoma Monday - a day dedicated to reminding the public about the dangers of skin cancer. Skin care professionals told us today that one in five people develop skin cancer…
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Agency, and local law enforcement agencies will be holding Drug Take Back events across the state on Saturday, April 29. The event is held to prevent misuse and abuse of…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KMSP) - The Minnesota Department of Health has confirmed there is one case of measles outside of Hennepin County. As of Thursday, there are a total of 29 confirmed cases of measles in the state. Twenty-eight of the…
DULUTH, Minn. - Spring is here and soon rummage sales will be popping up across the Northland. One in Duluth this weekend will be giving back to a good cause.…
DULUTH, Minn. - Happening Saturday, April 29 at The College of St. Scholastica, students on the football team will be raising money to help fight childhood cancer. Put on by the CSS football team in coordination with the St. Baldrick’s…
DULUTH, Minn. -- Certain sexually transmitted infections are on the rise; so the Women’s Health Center in Duluth offered free testing all day today. “Free STI Testing Day” is an effort from…
DULUTH, Minn. - Local health providers and students from the College of St. Scholastica teamed up to help seniors stay healthy. The Benedictine Living Community held its 2nd annual Senior Health…
DULUTH, Minn. - The Miller Hill Mall is a long-time supporter of the Susan G. Komen organization. This year, the mall is stepping up their support for the organization through…
DULUTH, Minn. - This year those in the Northland living with and affected by multiple sclerosis are looking for your help in raising over $36,000 dollars. Multiple sclerosis is a disease…
