Duluth YMCA Gets People Moving on Walking Wednesdays
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…
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Folk School Hosts Beginner Bike Maintenance Class
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…
Tick-borne Powassan Virus Confirmed in 6 Minnesota Counties
(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 Raises Age to Buy Tobacco to 21
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…
Melanoma Monday Events Held Today
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…
Drug Take Back Day in Wisconsin
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…
29 Measles Cases Confirmed in Minnesota
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…
Rummage Sale Supports Epilepsy Foundation
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.…
CSS Football Team Raising Funds for Childhood Cancer Research
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 Women's Health Center Offers Free STD Testing
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…
Seniors Learn Healthy Tips at Fair
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…
Miller Hill Mall Expands Support for Breast Cancer Research through Bowling Tournament
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…
Northlanders Walk to End Multiple Sclerosis
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…
Minnesota Receives Over $5 Million to Combat Opioid Addiction
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded Minnesota with $5,379,349 to combat opioid addiction. The $5.3 million grant will support an array of prevention, treatment, and recovery services throughout…
Wisconsin Awarded Over $7 Million to Combat the Opioid Epidemic
MADISON, Wis. - Governor Scott Walker has announced that the state will receive $7,636,938 in federal grant money to help combat the state's opioid epidemic. "We will continue our work to implement the most effective and efficient practices, aimed at…
