Walk to Rise Above Seizures Thursday in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - According to the Epilepsy Foundation, nearly three million people in the United States have epilepsy, also known as a seizure disorder. The foundation states 60,000 people in…
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North Country Independent Living Expo
SUPERIOR, Wis.- One community is celebrating the abilities of people with disabilities, all while raising money for a local organization. The North Country Independent Living Expo at Superior's Mariner Mall was…
McDonald’s Removing Salads from 3,000 Stores After Illness
CHICAGO (AP) — McDonald’s is stopping the sale of salads at 3,000 restaurants after people became sick from a parasite causing intestinal illness. The Chicago-based fast-food chain said Friday it’s acting “out of an abundance of caution” until switching to…
Reading for Well-Being
Duluth, Minn.- An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but what about a book a day? The folks at the University of Minnesota Duluth's library think they have the answer. The…
Warming Bodies, Warming Hearts
DULUTH, Minn.- While blankets are always needed in Duluth weather, they are extra special at St. Luke's Hospital and Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center. About 40 blankets were given out…
Gubernatorial Candidate Lori Swanson Announces Plan to Lower Prescription Costs
DULUTH, Minn. - State Attorney General candidate for Governor, Lori Swanson (DFL), and her running mate, U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan (DFL) were in Duluth Monday to announce a plan they say…
CBD Oil Store to Open in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A new store in Superior will soon be selling hemp-based CBD products. CBD is said to treat everything from pain to epilepsy to anxiety and doesn't give users a…
Study Shows Cofee may Boost Longevity
CHICAGO (AP) — Go ahead and have that cup of coffee, maybe even several more. New research shows it may boost chances for a longer life, even for those who down at least eight cups daily. In a study of…
St. Luke's Dietitian Offers Summer Food Safety Tips
DULUTH, Minn. - Independence Day falls on a Wednesday this year and many folks will be firing up the grill to help celebrate, but St. Luke's in Duluth says it's important…
Officials say Kentucky's hepatitis A outbreak now worst in US
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - The hepatitis A outbreak in Louisville and other parts of Kentucky is now the worst in the country. The Courier Journal reports state health officials confirmed Wednesday at least 969 people have contracted the liver disease.…
Essentia Health to Offer 'Passport to Adventure' Program Wednesday
DULUTH, Minn - Wednesday evening, Essentia Health is looking to celebrate healthy children, families, and lifestyles throughout the Northland. The program includes many activities like a bike rodeo, bike helmet giveaway,…
Warming drives spread of toxic algae in US, researchers say
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The words blasted to cellphones around Oregon’s capital city were ominous: “Civil emergency . prepare for action.” Within half an hour, a second official alert clarified the subject wasn’t impending violence but toxins from an algae…
Raising Awareness on The Longest Day
DULUTH, Minn. - On Thursday, June 21, members in the community living with or affected by Alzheimer's Disease will have the chance to raise funds and awareness for care and support.…
Poison Control Warns About Fire Colorant Product
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - As the summer campfire season picks up Minnesota Poison Control has a warning about a product used to generate colored flames. KARE-TV reports the chemical, sold in a small foil packet, has sickened several young children in…
MN Department of Health Issues Multiple Beach Advisories
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Health issued multiple beach advisories on Tuesday following recent heavy rainfall and flood conditions throughout the area. The following advisories are in place due to elevated E.coli bacteria levels that have been identified…
