Rubber Mulch To Soon Be A Thing Of The Past
Duluth, Minn. The rubber mulch that has been a hot topic for a few years is now one step closer to being removed. It has come down to choosing the lowest bidder…
Health
Iowa May be First State with No Health Insurers on Exchange
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Iowa could be the first state in the nation with no health insurance companies willing to offer policies on its Affordable Care Act exchange next year unless President Donald Trump's administration approves a stopgap proposal,…
Urologist Speaks Out During Men's Health Week
DULUTH, Minn. - This week, June 12-16, is recognized as Men's Health Week. This morning, Dr. Andrew Nisbet of St. Luke's Urology Associates visited FOX 21 to speak on the topic. Dr.…
Fire Department Talks Water Safety After Accident at "The Deeps"
DULUTH, Minn. - A 22-year-old man is recovering after jumping into a popular swimming hole in the Lester River known as "The Deeps." Authorities tell us the man was pulled…
Free Youth Memberships Given Out at Duluth YMCA
DULUTH, Minn. - Many youth in the Northland now have big plans for the summer all thanks to a generous donation from Western Bank. The Duluth YMCA is now able to give…
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.…
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.…
