What we know about autism's causes
WASHINGTON (AP) — A White House announcement about autism is expected Monday afternoon after President Donald Trump's weekend comment that “I think…
Health
Trump administration suggests Tylenol during pregnancy causes autism, a link experts say is unproven
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump suggested Monday that the use of Tylenol during pregnancy may contribute to rising autism rates in…
Dozens Turn Out For Annual 'Walk To End Alzheimer's' In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- A Walk to End Alzheimer's brought out families, caregivers and people affected by the disease over the weekend in Duluth. Walkers were there to help raise money to find a…
Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Neil Young Highlight 40th Farm Aid Concert In Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Farm Aid — the annual fundraising concerts launched by Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp during the farm crisis of the 1980s — celebrates its 40th anniversary on Saturday…
Blessings, Prayers as CHUM Begins Renovations and Residents Move to Damiano Center
DULUTH, Minn. -- It was move-out day for chum and its residents on Sep. 18, as the organization prepares for significant renovations. The current, longtime facility on Duluth's 1st Avenue West will be undergoing…
Great Lakes Elementary Adds Puppy Staff Member
SUPERIOR, Wiss. - Great Lakes Elementary School has added a fluffy new staff member making this the first dog to become a part of the Superior School District. The school brought in a five-month-old…
Essentia Lights up Atrium for Childhood Cancer Awareness
DULUTH, Minn. - Doctors, patients, and families gathering in the atrium at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center to shine a light on childhood cancer awareness month in a brand new way. The hospital…
2 MN Firefighters Take On 150-Mile Walking Journey From Duluth To St. Paul
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth Fire Department's downtown headquarters became the start of a 150-mile walking journey for two Minnesota firefighters and an important cause. Excelsior firefighter Doug…
Miracle Ear Bridging Gaps in Hearing Health Care Access
GRAND PORTAGE, Minn. -- Grand Portage got the 'gift of sound' as Miracle Ear gave out free screenings and hearing aids to those in need. The…
Essentia Health rolls out promising Alzheimer's disease detection method
DULUTH, Minn.-- After nearly one hundred years of research, a recent break through with Alzheimer's disease has already seen success in the Northland. The innovation involves an injectable…
Bridge to Health Survey Collecting Data in the Northland
MINN/WIS. -- UW-Superior has partnered with Generations Health Care Initiatives on Bridge to Health survey. The survey assesses health conditions, access to medical care, mental well-being and…
Bridge to Health Survey Looks at Health of Northland
DULUTH, Minn. -- Bridge to Health launched its survey to find out how healthy the Northland is. Households will be chosen at random to receive a survey asking about physical, mental, and cultural health in their area. Over 40 organizations…
London Road Businesses Host Blood Drive
DULUTH -- Minn. Statistics show that 1 in 3 people will need a blood transfusion of some kind during their lives, so when supplies get low, especially during holiday weekends, it's blood drives like…
More than 100 lives impacted from London Road Business Blood Drive
DULUTH, Min. - The donations are still being counted and processed, but it is very safe to say at least 100 people had their lives…
Minnesota Nurses Association agrees to terms with Essentia for nurses at downtown Duluth clinics and Superior
DULUTH, Min. - Nurses with the The Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) at Essentia Health’s 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Street Clinic locations in Duluth, as well as Essentia Health St. Mary’s Superior Clinic, voted to ratify tentative agreements on their first…
