HEALTH

Natural spring cleaning solutions

BRITTANY BERRENS: While I enjoy a thorough scrubbing of the house once in a while, the thought of using those super smelly all-purpose cleaning products from the grocery store is not something I enjoy.

By Brittany Berrens , April 24, 2012

Duluth native Leif Anderson guides, supports local fitness community

SARAH PACKINGHAM: Duluth native Leif Anderson has been involved in athletics since a very young age. He has also always had a strong interest in the medical field.

By Sarah Packingham , April 12, 2012

Coast Guard evacuates crew member from freighter on Lake Superior

The U.S. Coast Guard evacuated a crew member from a freighter on Lake Superior on Tuesday for medical reasons.

By News Tribune staff , April 11, 2012

Two Harbors will soon have urgent care services

Soon Lake County residents will be able to use urgent care facilities within the county, instead of driving to Duluth or Canada.

April 05, 2012

New rules stress safety in high school hockey

Conner Valesano received a quick introduction to the Minnesota State High School League’s new rules regarding dangerous hits.

By Rick Weegman , January 30, 2012

Get zapped by the cat? It might be time for a home humidifier

Chances are, the air in your house is too dry, which affects not only your home’s interior but your family’s health as well.

By Wendy Johnson , January 28, 2012

Bygones for Dec. 28, 2011

News Tribune Dec. 28, 1971

Ninety-six percent of the available space in the new Miller Hill Mall now under construction has been either leased or is committed, officials said yesterday. When completed in the summer of 1973, the mall will feature about 50 retail stores.

By News Tribune staff , December 28, 2011

American Heart Association seeks applicants for the Go Red For Women Makeover Challenge

The American Heart Association announces it is seeking applicants for its third Go Red For Women Makeover Challenge. As part of the Eighth Annual Northland Go Red for Women Luncheon, eight women will be selected to participate in the makeover challenge presented by Essentia Health and Super One Foods. Applications must be postmarked or received by Nov. 18, 2011. Applicants selected to participate will be notified by Dec. 5 and the Challenge kick-off will be Jan. 9, 2012.

November 09, 2011

Grant to help keep seniors healthy

Northshore Area Partners of Silver Bay is the recipient of a $3,000 “It’s Worth the Energy” grant from Minnesota Energy Resources.

By Lake County News-Chronicle , November 04, 2011

See a hearing health practitioner if you are concerned about hearing loss

Officials from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) are stressing the importance of seeing a hearing health practitioner if consumers have concerns about hearing loss.

By Press release , October 28, 2011

Meeting set to discuss hazard plan

The Lake County Lake County Emergency Management department is hosting three public meetings next week to talk about its “Hazard Mitigation Plan,” which director BJ Kohlstedt says is to prepare for “emergencies and disasters of all kinds.”

October 28, 2011

More mesothelioma shows up in Iron Range taconite workers

Minnesota’s School of Public Health and lead researcher in the Iron Range study, said a "back-of-the-envelope" analysis shows the mesothelioma rate is considerably higher than it should be.

October 20, 2011

Duluth nurse practitioner investigated for numerous narcotic prescriptions

Duluth police are investigating a former Essentia Health nurse practitioner who, according to numerous search warrants filed in the case, allegedly wrote prescriptions for more than 9,000 narcotic pain pills for patients she never treated.

By Mark Stodghill , October 20, 2011

Lake Superior beaches mostly bacteria-free

Most waterfront areas along Lake Superior’s North Shore and in Duluth showed no signs of potentially unhealthy bacteria over the summer, according the Minnesota Department of Health.

By John Myers , October 18, 2011

With hockey player's life at stake, Duluth arena workers came to rescue

Thomas Lund and Aaron Hinnenkamp aren’t just your ordinary Zamboni drivers. Quick action by the two Amsoil Arena ice maintenance workers might have helped save a life last week.

By Brandon Stahl , October 14, 2011