Bike MS 150 Looking for Volunteers
DULUTH, Minn. - This weekend thousands will be getting out their bikes for a ride from Proctor to White Bear Lake, Minnesota. It's all to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis research.…
Focus On Health
Former Drug Addict Turns Life Around
Duluth, Minn. A former drug addict turned musician met with youth tonight in west Duluth to talk about the role drugs played in her life. Mindy Davey has traveled the country talking…
Chainbreaker Bicycle Ride to Raise Cancer Research Funds
DULUTH, Minn. - Taking a bike ride this summer could help with cancer research. The University of Minnesota is partnering with a group called Chainbreaker to launch a fundraising experience for the Masonic Cancer…
Duluth Making Sidewalks More ADA Compliant
DULUTH, Minn. - The City of Duluth is making their sidewalks more ADA compliant. The first of four public meetings was held for the city to gather input from community…
St. Luke's Oncologist to Help Those Dealing with Chemo Brain
DULUTH, Minn. - Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be one of the toughest and most shocking things someone goes through. Dealing with the effects of cancer treatment can last a lifetime.…
Minnesota Health Leaders Ask Imams to Push for Vaccination
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) - With another three weeks of Ramadan and its gatherings, health care workers in Minnesota are seeking help from religious leaders to control the state's measles outbreak, which has hit the Muslim Somali community the hardest. Children's…
Wisconsin County Launches Program to Fight Overdose Deaths
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) - A southeast Wisconsin county is making the drug used to reduce opioid overdoses more widely available in an attempt to fight opioid overdose deaths. The Kenosha News reports that Kenosha County's Narcan Distribution Initiative will train…
Two Harbors Science Lab Brings High-Tech Jobs To The Northland
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - A science lab in Two Harbors is on the cutting edge of some important bio-medical work. BRTI Life Sciences is having success with…
Minnesota Measles Outbreak May be Nearing Its End
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota health officials are hoping the state's measles outbreak is nearing its end as the number of new cases plateau for the last 13 days. The Pioneer Press reports that the Minnesota Department of Health's daily…
Workout Group Provides Fitness & Support for Northland Mothers
DULUTH, Minn. - Moms around the country are encouraging each other to be healthy through a group fitness program. Fit4Mom is a nationwide program with a branch here in the Twin Ports.…
EMS Workers Treated to Cookout
DULUTH, Minn. - St. Luke's Emergency Department said thanks to EMS workers with lunch Thursday. Burgers and hot dogs were on the menu, as the first respsonders were treated to a cookout…
Top Paid CEO in Minnesota is in Health Industry
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) - A new survey shows the top paid executive in Minnesota is in the health care industry. Calculations by The Associated press and the executive data firm Equilar show UnitedHealth Group CEO Stephen Hemsley tops the compensation…
FDA: Controller for Heart Pump Recalled over Deaths
(AP) - Federal regulators say nearly 29,000 controllers for implanted heart pumps are being recalled after reports of 26 deaths linked to malfunctions. The recall covers the external power supply controller for the HeartMate II, made by Abbot's Thoratec unit…
Graco Recalls More than 25,000 Car Seats
DETROIT, Mich. (FOX NEWS) - Graco Children's Products is recalling more than 25,000 car seats because the harness webbing can break in a crash and may not keep children restrained. The recall affects certain My…
Minnesota Lawmaker Aims to Make it Harder to Avoid Vaccines
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota health officials say there are almost 70 confirmed cases of measles in the state so far this year, and a state lawmaker is hoping to make it harder for parents to opt out of…
