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…
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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…
Duluth Women's Health Center Offers Free STD Testing
DULUTH, Minn. -- Certain sexually transmitted infections are on the rise; so the Women’s Health Center in Duluth offered free testing all day today. “Free STI Testing Day” is an effort from…
Seniors Learn Healthy Tips at Fair
DULUTH, Minn. - Local health providers and students from the College of St. Scholastica teamed up to help seniors stay healthy. The Benedictine Living Community held its 2nd annual Senior Health…
Miller Hill Mall Expands Support for Breast Cancer Research through Bowling Tournament
DULUTH, Minn. - The Miller Hill Mall is a long-time supporter of the Susan G. Komen organization. This year, the mall is stepping up their support for the organization through…
Northlanders Walk to End Multiple Sclerosis
DULUTH, Minn. - This year those in the Northland living with and affected by multiple sclerosis are looking for your help in raising over $36,000 dollars. Multiple sclerosis is a disease…
Minnesota Receives Over $5 Million to Combat Opioid Addiction
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded Minnesota with $5,379,349 to combat opioid addiction. The $5.3 million grant will support an array of prevention, treatment, and recovery services throughout…
Wisconsin Awarded Over $7 Million to Combat the Opioid Epidemic
MADISON, Wis. - Governor Scott Walker has announced that the state will receive $7,636,938 in federal grant money to help combat the state's opioid epidemic. "We will continue our work to implement the most effective and efficient practices, aimed at…
White House Pushes Uncertain Bid to Revive Health Care Bill
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House is expressing confidence that a breakthrough on the stalled Republican health care bill could emerge in the House next week. But House GOP leaders are dubious, and there are few signs that an emerging…
Duluth Parents Promote Healthy Playgrounds
DULUTH, Minn. - A group of concerned parents has been working together to create what they believe is the best environment for their children on the school playground. Duluth Parents for Healthy…
Medical Experts Bring History to Life
DULUTH, Minn. - History is coming to life at the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum in Duluth. The exhibit currently on display shows medical discoveries throughout the years, including an original sample that…
Annual Bike Swap to Support Two Charities this Year
DULUTH, Minn. - Spring is here and Summer is quickly approaching, getting many Northlanders excited for the bicycling season. The 11th Annual Continental Ski and Bike Swap is coming up…
