Health

New Community Initiative Spreads Awareness for Dementia

Studies show that Alzheimer’s and dementia are the sixth leading cause of death among Americans.

Sixth District Treatment Courts Receive Grant

The 975,000 dollar grant runs over three years.

Governor Dayton Urges Legislators to Agree on Health Care Fix

Governor Mark Dayton says he will call a special session to address rapidly rising costs for people buying health insurance through Minnesota's state exchange, if legislative leaders can come up with a plan of action.

UMD Students Hope to Bring Positivity to Children with Cancer

UMD students are hoping to bring smiles to the faces of Northland children with cancer.

Hermantown Hopes To Open Wellness Center

The city of Hermantown has a big decision this November, whether or not to vote for the city to acquire the use of the current sales tax for a big city project.

DRCC Celebrates 50 Years

The organization celebrates the milestone but still needs help

New Pool of Zika-Positive Mosquitoes in Miami Beach

Officials say a new pool of mosquitoes taken from Miami Beach has tested positive for Zika.

Essentia Hospice Holds 'Service of Remembrance'

Those who have passed away in hospice at Essentia St. Mary's were honored by loved ones.

Medicine Cabinet Cleanout at WLSSD

Today was a chance for Northlanders to clean out their medicine cabinets, all in the name of public health and safety.

Nurses Officially Ratify Contract with Allina Health

A majority of the striking nurses represented by the Minnesota Nurses Association have voted in favor of the tentative agreement with Allina Health on October 11, 2016.

Cancer Survivors Talk About Bowling For Cancer

Survivors talk about finding support and friendship.

East Lansing Legalizes Marijuana Use

East Lansing has passed an ordinance legalizing the use and possession of less than an ounce of marijuana on private property by people over age 21.

Gov. Dayton: Health Law 'No Longer Affordable'

Governor Mark Dayton made the stinging critique of the Affordable Care Act on Wednesday, while addressing questions about Minnesota's fragile health insurance market.

Hopkins Cooling Tower Source of Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak

The Minnesota Department of Health says it has identified the source of the outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in Hopkins that sicked 23 people and caused one death.