Runners Race to "Save Our Hooterz"
CLOQUET, Minn. - Runners raced through Cloquet to raise funds for breast cancer research at the 10th annual Save Our Hooterz Fun Run. The event helps pay for four women to…
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Iron River Woman Celebrates 100th Birthday
IRON RIVER, Wis. - Dorothy Kangas celebrated her 100th birthday today. She was a teacher in Northern Wisconsin for 32 years. Today, hundreds of friends, family, and former students wished her well on…
St. Scholastica Celebrates Start of Physician Assistant Program
DULUTH, Minn. - The College of St. Scholastica now offers more options for health care students. A physician assistant program starts next fall. The program accepted 30 full-time students for courses at…
Measles Outbreak in Minnesota
DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota is seeing the state's biggest measles outbreak since 1990. As of Thursday, 44 cases of the measles had been confirmed statewide. There have been no confirmed cases of…
4-Year-Old Dies From Methadone Overdose in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (AP) - The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office has confirmed a 4-year-old boy has died from a methadone overdose. Tyranne Beckless is the seventh child in Milwaukee County under the age of 5 to die of an opioid…
Bill Introduced to Raise Minnesota's Smoking Age from 18 to 21
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A Republican lawmaker wants to bump up Minnesota's smoking age to 21 in an effort to lower the number of teen smokers. The Star Tribune reports that a bill introduced Thursday would raise the minimum…
Duluth YMCA Gets People Moving on Walking Wednesdays
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth YMCA is doing its part to get people moving more throughout the month of May. Anybody is invited to take part in "Walking Wednesdays". It's all part…
Folk School Hosts Beginner Bike Maintenance Class
DULUTH, Minn. - If you're just getting your bike out for the season, it might be time for a little tune up. This evening, the Duluth Folk School hosted a beginner bike…
Tick-borne Powassan Virus Confirmed in 6 Minnesota Counties
(KQDS) - A tick-borne disease, Powassan, has been confirmed in six Minnesota counties so far this year, including Pine, Anoka, Cass, Clearwater, Houston, and Morrison, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. Since 2008, there have been 22 reported cases…
Edina Raises Age to Buy Tobacco to 21
EDINA, Minn. (AP) - A Twin Cities suburb has raised the age to purchase tobacco to 21, angering businesses who say they will lose business to nearby communities. Edina is believed to be the first city in Minnesota to raise…
Melanoma Monday Events Held Today
DULUTH, Minn.-Today is Melanoma Monday - a day dedicated to reminding the public about the dangers of skin cancer. Skin care professionals told us today that one in five people develop skin cancer…
Drug Take Back Day in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Agency, and local law enforcement agencies will be holding Drug Take Back events across the state on Saturday, April 29. The event is held to prevent misuse and abuse of…
29 Measles Cases Confirmed in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KMSP) - The Minnesota Department of Health has confirmed there is one case of measles outside of Hennepin County. As of Thursday, there are a total of 29 confirmed cases of measles in the state. Twenty-eight of the…
Rummage Sale Supports Epilepsy Foundation
DULUTH, Minn. - Spring is here and soon rummage sales will be popping up across the Northland. One in Duluth this weekend will be giving back to a good cause.…
CSS Football Team Raising Funds for Childhood Cancer Research
DULUTH, Minn. - Happening Saturday, April 29 at The College of St. Scholastica, students on the football team will be raising money to help fight childhood cancer. Put on by the CSS football team in coordination with the St. Baldrick’s…
