Rare Disease Diagnosed in Six Minnesota Children
DULUTH, Minn. - At least six children have been diagnosed with a rare disease in Minnesota. We're told it's similar to polio because it can cause paralysis. Health officials don't know much…
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Get Felted Soap at Apple Fest
BAYFIELD, Wis.- Believe it or not there's more than just apples at Apple Fest. There are all types of vendors taking advantage of the large crowds to sell their…
Essentia Hosts White Ribbon Campaign for Child Loss Awareness
DULUTH, Minn.- October is Pregnancy and Child Loss Awareness month, and it was acknowledged at Essentia Health with their white ribbon campaign. The campaign's mission is to educate the public…
Superior Approves: No More Jail Time For Little Pot
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A very quick but very productive City Council meeting took place Tuesday night. An ordinance was unanimously passed decriminalizing marijuana possession in small amounts, to avoid a life–long…
NEW Tai Chi Class Offered in the Twin Ports!
DULUTH, Minn. -- Active Adventures: Tai Chi Join Lake Superior Tai Chi instructor Richard and his class as Fox 21's Brittney Merlot tries out the ancient Chinese martial art practiced for…
Health Officials Pushing to Increase Legal Age to Purchase Tobacco
DULUTH, Minn.- The FDA is calling youth smoking an epidemic and a push to increase the minimum age to purchase tobacco to 21 is coming through Duluth and Hermantown.…
Superior Swingin' Seniors
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Seniors got all dressed up to go to the Prom at UWS on Thursday. But they might not be the seniors you're expecting. Senior Prom at a…
Veterans Say Thanks, Voice Opinions about VA
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Veterans in Superior got a chance to say thank you and voice their concerns about the VA program at a town hall style meeting at the…
Get Ready for the Head of the Lakes Chilli Cook-Off
DULUTH, Minn.- It comes once a year and just when the chilly weather starts to set in, the Head of The Lakes Chilli Cook-Off is here. The 27th annual Head…
Free Medicare Advice Offered This Evening in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - With 62 million Americans enrolled in Medicare, and more than 10,000 Americans turning 65 every single day, there is significant interest in Medicare health coverage. Unfortunately, there’s also…
Having A Stressful Day?
DULUTH, Minn. -- Yoga North gives Brittney Merlot a stress-free night on the shores of Lake Superior in this week's Active Adventures! Using meditation, relaxation and yoga at Brighton Beach,…
Superior Daycare Provides Flu Shots to Staff to Fight Spread to Kids
SUPERIOR, Minn.- Daycares in the Northland are already seeing flu-like symptoms and tell FOX21 this is earlier than usual. If you are young and healthy the flu may not affect your body…
Advocating for the Minnesota Homeless Population
DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota is leading the nation in reductions to Veteran homelessness but there’s still a lot to be done. Five hundred people are advocating for the homeless population in Duluth on Thursday,…
New Machinery Creating Medical Miracles in Physical Rehabilitation
DULUTH, Minn.- It's called the ZeroG, a new piece of medical equipment that's helping make vast improvements possible for patients attempting to walk again. It's a balancing hoist, funded by an anonymous donor…
Unique School Bus Helps Special Olympic Athletes
DULUTH, Minn.- Surprising dentist visits are typically bad but one teeth-cleaning station cruising into the Northland is making quite the impact. Dental students from the University of Minnesota are cleaning…
