Local Mother Looks to Raise Funds for Pediatric Cancer
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - At just 18 months old, little Lily was diagnosed with a rare liver cancer called hepatoblastoma. Hepatoblastoma affects about one in a million kids, and the disease usually…
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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…
Block Party Celebrates Health Center's Impact in Northland
DULUTH, Minn.- To celebrate National Health Center Week, Lake Superior Community Health Center put on their annual block party to celebrate being rooted in the community for 37 years. The event at the health…
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…
Hillside Farmers Market Offers More Access to Fresh Produce
DULUTH, Minn. - Everything from fresh fruits and veggies were up for sale Tuesday at the Hillside Farmers Market in Duluth. Shoppers could also pick up flower bouquets. Even a few craft vendors…
Plan to Swim or Not to Swim With New Lake Temperature Device in Park Point Beach
DULUTH, Minn.- New monitoring devices in the waters of Park Point Beach are allowing scientists to tell people how cold or warm the water is before they get to the beach. A temperature sensor…
'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…
MDA Holds Muscle Walk for Those Affected by Muscular Diseases
DULUTH, Minn.- Monday night Leif Erickson park was taken over by walkers coming together for a good cause. The Muscular Dystrophy Association held their first muscle walk in Duluth in a couple years.…
Superior Man To Climb Mt. Rainier to Support Pediatric Cancer
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Some people may run marathons or travel long distances to help bring awareness to a great cause. But a Superior man is taking it a step further by committing to climb Mt.…
Volunteers Remove Harmful Wild Parsnip from West Waterfront Trail
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth is asking for your help to rid the area of the invasive species Wild Parsnip. The plant emits a sap that can cause burns on human skin and pets. This…
MN Adult and Teen Challenge Center Expands with Grant
DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge received a grant from Minnesota Power to help expand its Duluth Hillside location. The addiction treatment facility on East Second Street will now include…
Nurses Ask for More Staffing at Essentia Health, St. Luke's
DULUTH, Minn. - Nurses at Essentia Health and St. Luke's say the hospitals are not providing enough staffing for them to give patients proper care. This as the facilities are planning major expansions of $800…
