Blizzard Tour Wraps Up With Banquet
HERMANTOWN, Minn. - The 2017 Blizzard Snowmobile Tour to end ALS wrapped up today with a banquet at Cirrus Aircraft. 225 riders took to the trails in this year's tour,…
Health
Essentia Health Goes Red for Women
DULUTH, Minn. - You may have noticed more Northlanders wearing red on Friday, and if so, you’re not alone. Doctors and researchers at Essentia Health in Duluth are looking…
Nearly Naked Ruck March Supports Local Veterans
DULUTH, Minn. - The Second Annual Nearly Naked Ruck March is just around the corner. The 10 mile hike raises money for 23rd Veteran, an organization helping military veterans transition back…
"Give Kids a Smile" Day Takes Over LSC
DULUTH, Minn.-Almost 70 kids filled up Lake Superior College dental facility to get free dental care today. The event was part of the “Give Kids a Smile” day which went…
Heart Health Month Designed to Raise Awareness of Heart Disease
DULUTH, Minn. - Folks across the country will be dressed in red today to raise awareness for heart disease in women. Go Red For Women Day brings to light the fact…
Military Veteran Heads Up Ruck March for Mental Health
DULUTH, Minn. - Later this month, Northlanders will be stripping down to their long underwear and boots for a good cause. The Second Annual Nearly Naked Ruck March is…
Bugs in Your Hair? No Fear, Lice Lounge is Here!
DULUTH, Minn.- If your kids bring home some insects that get you ripping your hair out, a new business in town might be able to help you out. The Lice Lounge…
Governor Dayton Visits Mayo Clinic Regarding Cancer Diagnosis
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, Governor Mark Dayton visited the Mayo Clinic for his scheduled appointments regarding his recent diagnosis of prostate cancer. "Governor Mark Dayton's prostate cancer was caught early and is localized, treatable,…
United Healthcare to Hire 100 Workers
DULUTH, Minn. - There are new details on those 100 new jobs at United Healthcare in Duluth. Most of the available jobs are customer service positions, working with subscribers over…
Minnesota Health Officials Investigating Student's Death
MANKATO, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating what caused the unexpected death of a college student. State officials are concerned Monday's death of Minnesota State University, Mankato student Adam Ellingson may have been linked to bacterial…
United Healthcare Adding 100 Jobs
DULUTH, Minn. - Good news in the local job market. United Healthcare is hiring 100 people for its Duluth office. Positions include customer service and enrollment representatives. United Healthcare told…
MNsure Announces 1-Week Special Enrollment Period
ST. PAUL (AP) - Minnesota's state-run health insurance exchange has announced a one-week special enrollment period. It's designed to give Minnesotans extra time to take advantage of a new law providing relief…
American Red Cross Holds Blood Drive at UMD
DULUTH, Minn.- The American Red Cross is having a blood shortage, after several rounds of severe winter weather in many parts of the country forced them to cancel blood drives. Since December…
Minnesota's Medical Marijuana Program Needs More Money
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ Minnesota's medical marijuana program needs more money to help cover costs associated with being one of the most restrictive laws in the country. The state's Office of Medical Cannabis is seeking $500,000 over the next…
Wisc. Attorney General, Group Announce Sex Assault Kit Tracking
MADISON (AP) - Attorney General Brad Schmiel and a sexual assault prevention group have launched a new initiative to help victims track evidence in their cases. The Department of Justice and the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault, announced the creation…
