Health

Helping Elderly Prevent Falls at Superior YMCA

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Falling is the leading cause of death from injury in individuals 65 and older. If a senior citizen falls once, their chances of falling again are doubled. Senior citizens are invited to…

Minnesota Declares Outbreak of Hepatitis A

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota health officials say there's an outbreak in cases of hepatitis A, a virus that can cause severe liver damage. Twenty-three cases have been identified with 13 patients requiring hospitalization for the virus, which is spread by…

Guns and Hoses Play Ball for Good Cause

DULUTH, Minn.- The bases were loaded, the crowd was pumped, and the players knew all eyes were on them to play a good game, for a great cause. Every year Duluth Firefighters and…

Duluth Welcomes New Downtown Fitness Center

DULUTH, Minn. - If you want to get your sweat on a new fitness center is now open in Duluth. AP Fitness, located on the 200 block of West Superior Street. A mother-daughter duo…

Crow and Loon Deaths Linked to West Nile Virus

DULUTH, Minn.- The Minnesota DNR and wildlife experts are on the lookout for birds sick with West Nile Virus. This comes after two recorded deaths of loons in Northeast Minnesota earlier this…

'Share the Shred' Gets Kids Outside and On Bikes

DULUTH, Minn.- Kids and families got a free and friendly welcome into the sport of Mountain Biking at the Spirit Mountain Grand Avenue Chalet. The summer "Share the Shred" series drew about 90-110…

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