Health

Orlando Theme Parks Hand Out Free Bug Spray

Orlando's major theme parks are now offering free bug repellent to visitors, as concerns about mosquito-transmitted Zika virus mount in Florida.

Drug Overdose Spikes Finally Begin to Slow in Ohio

Emergency rooms reported 174 drug overdose cases over six days, for an average of 29 per day.

Allina Nurses Schedule Strike

The union representing around 4,800 nurses at five Allina hospitals in the Twin Cities area has notified the company that it will begin a strike on Labor Day.

8 People a Day Killed by Accidental Overdoses in Ohio

Ohio officials say accidental drug overdoses killed a record 3,050 people in the state last year, or an average of eight per day.

Michigan Pro-Marijuana Group Loses Challenge Over Access to Ballot

A group trying to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Michigan, has failed to persuade a judge to put the question on the fall ballot.

Sharp EpiPen Price Hikes Now Have Lawmakers Speaking Out

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar has criticized the sharp price hikes for EpiPens.

Duluth Police and Fire Departments Battle for Good Cause

Thursday night the Duluth Police Department and the Duluth Fire Department will be battling on the diamond.

Medicare and Social Security PAC Endorses Nolan for Congress

Minnesota Congressman Rick Nolan is adding one more endorsement to his list of supporters as he seeks reelection in the fall.

Contracts Return to the Bargaining Table for Allina Nurses

The Minnesota Nurses Association and Allina Health have returned once again to the bargaining table.

West Nile Virus Found in Donated Blood

Health officials in Oakland County, Michigan say donated blood has tested positive for West Nile virus.

Security Struggles for Planned Parenthood

Officials announced today that the Appleton clinic will not reopen and say the closure is a loss of women in the northern and central parts of Wisconsin.

Hepatitis C Deaths Spike; Baby Boomers At Highest Risk

Hepatitis C deaths have reached an all-time high in the U.S. – and it’s not just from dirty needles within the drug-using community. Baby Boomers are at highest risk, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

Woman Plans To Run 310 Miles On Superior Hiking Trail

A Duluth woman is taking on a major challenge on the Superior Hiking trail this month, with a goal of running 310 miles in 9 days.

Marijuana Providers See Big Losses

Minnesota's two licensed medical marijuana manufacturers each lost millions of dollars in their first full year of operations, according to financial documents obtained by The Associated Press.