Health

MN Seeking Labs to Test Marijuana Grown for Medicinal Use

Regulators of Minnesota's new medical cannabis program are seeking to certify laboratories to test the marijuana cultivated for medicinal use.

Retinal Tear Can Severely Effect Vision

We all know our vision usually diminishes as we get older, but for some of us it can lead to an injury called a retinal tear.

Local Fundraiser Helps Surviving Children of Carbon Monoxide Tragedy

Inside the Other Place Bar in Duluth there were hundreds of people, prizes, pounds of spaghetti and carbon monoxide detectors.

Money meant for disabled Minnesotans goes unspent

County governments are failing to spend millions of dollars that have been set aside for providing services and therapy to thousands of Minnesotans who are struggling with physical and mental disabilities.

Staying Healthy When Going Out to Eat

Today, research shows Americans eat out, on average, often close to five times a week.

Northlanders Participate in 'Winter Bike to Work Day'

Locals explored a different way to get to work Friday morning.

The Dangers of Atrial Fibrillation

You can have a healthy heart with nice clear blood vessels, eat all the right foods, exercise and not smoke and you can still develop a serious form of heart disease.

Flu Kills 5th Child in Minnesota This Season

State health officials say the flu season has claimed a fifth child victim in Minnesota, but other indicators show the influenza outbreak is fading.

Duluth Event is all about Chocolate

A local event is serving up chocolate covered bacon and linguine all for a good cause.

Chocolate Can be Heart Healthy

It's easy to think of chocolate when you want to express your love especially around Valentine’s Day.

LSC Hosts Health Careers Night

More than 140 people got together to learn more about health care jobs at Lake Superior College Wednesday evening.

No Quick Decision for Medical Marijuana for Pain in MN

Minnesota residents suffering chronic pain won't be able to get medical marijuana until summer 2016 at the earliest.

Study: 1 in 10 May Have Brain Parasite

Researchers say as many as one in ten Americans may be living with a brain parasite and not even know it, according to a study from the University of Arizona.