Health

Carlton Co. Dependency Facility May Close

Open since 1987 C.A.R.E. Liberalis has been a place where women come to get off drugs and alcohol and learn life skills.

Free Dental Care for Local Kids

Thousands of kids across Minnesota, including in the Northland, got free dental care Friday.

Young At Heart 2: The Secret To Longevity

In Part 2 of a special report, Young at Heart, FOX 21's Dan Hanger talked with 101-year-old Millard LaJoy to find out the secret to living a long life.

Confirmed Measles Cases Increase

Measles had been obsolete from this part of the world for quite some time, but it is now making a strong comeback with more than 100 cases diagnosed.

Paralympic Nordic Skiing World Championships

Five years ago, Dan Cnossen didn't know if he'd ever walk again.

Young At Heart: 101-Year-Old Miller LaJoy

One thing is clear about life: There's birth and then there's death. Some fear the end result. Some leave us way too soon. But then, there's the unthinkables who live to be 100 years old and don't show any signs of stopping. So, what's the secret to staying young at heart? FOX 21’s Dan Hanger explored that answer in a special report through the eyes of a longtime Northlander, Millard LaJoy.

Minnesota Student Contracts Measles

A University of Minnesota student has a confirmed case of the measles.

Snowmobilers Ride in 16th Annual Blizzard Tour to Cure ALS

Big name players with the Minnesota Twins and 200 snowmobilers are revving up their sleds in Proctor to help find a cure for ALS.

Busting the Myths About Blood

Blood is the second most common liquid inside us after water, but many people grow nauseous just looking at it.

6th Child Dies of Flu in Minnesota this Season

Health officials say a sixth child has died of the flu this season in Minnesota.

Supplemental Oxygen Could Help Cancer Patients

Researchers at Northeastern University did a study on what they say could dramatically increase the survival rate of patients with cancer.

Heroin Overdose Deaths on the Rise

Heroin overdose deaths are climbing at an alarming rate rising 37 percent from 2000 to 2013, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.