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Experts Warn of Bad Year for Fleas and Ticks

05/18/2018 11:20 PM

With the nicer weather these day, many are getting outdoors and enjoying the sun, but experts are warning people to beware of one thing you don't want to be exposed to - ticks.

US Approves 1st Drug Developed to Prevent Chronic Migraines

ABC Medical Minute: Second-Hand Pot Smoke

Special Report: Does Logan Hold the Key to a Cure?

Dayton Vetoes Bill on Ultrasounds before Abortions

Report: Wis. Opioid Prescriptions Down 14 Percent

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Analysis Shows Depression Diagnosis Rate High in Minnesota

An analysis of claims by Blue Cross Blue Shield of America finds Minnesota with one of the highest rates of depression in the country.

A health insurance company says Minnesota has one of the highest rates of depression nationally.

Preliminary Report: Fentanyl Deaths Rise in Minnesota

The number of people who died from the synthetic opioid fentanyl surged in 2017.

UN Health Agency Aims to Wipe Out Transfats Worldwide

The World Health Organization is calling on all nations to rid foods of artificial trans fats in the next five years.

Trump Launches Plan for Reducing Drug Prices

Capitol Rally Saturday to Focus on High Cost of Insulin

A rally planned this weekend at the state Capitol aims to call attention to the soaring cost of diabetes drugs.

Bill Changing Minn. Abortion Ultrasound Rules Clears Legislature

LeafLine Labs has lost more than $12 million in its first three years of operation.

Minn. Medical Marijuana Company Lost $5.3M in 2017

Michigan to Now Regulate CBD Oil as Marijuana

A new study finds that screening blood donations for the Zika virus netted only a few infections at a cost of more than $5 million for each positive test result.

Study finds little bang for the buck in Zika blood testing

Prostate Screening Up to Men and Their Doctors, Panel Says

A study by a coalition of Wisconsin health care organizations says the state's shortage of long-term care providers is continuing to grow.

Report: Worker Shortage in Wisconsin Long-term Care Industry

WHO: Saturated Fat Should Be Less than 10 Percent of Diet

A Michigan regulator is considering whether to allow medical marijuana use for additional conditions.

Mich. Regulator to Consider Authorizing Pot Use for Autism, 9 Other Conditions

Consumer

False Claim about Starbucks Coupon

The coupon is not valid. Similar links have been shared on social media for years involving other chains. Starbucks is not celebrating their 50th anniversary.

Bumble Bee CEO Indicted on Charge He Fixed Canned Tuna Price

The CEO of Bumble Bee Foods is accused of price fixing.

Facebook Suspends about 200 Apps That May Have Misused Data

Postal Service: More Financial Loss as Mail Delivery Slumps

The U.S. Postal Service continues to lose money despite increasing package deliveries.

Duluth Small Business to Begin Charging for Bags

Yarn Harbor in Duluth is starting a Bring Your Own Bag campaign

New Deal: Buy Tires on Amazon, Install Them at Sears

People who buy tires on Amazon.com can now have them installed at Sears Auto Center.

GMN Workout Wednesday

Workout Wednesday: Planet 3 Extreme Air Park

After months of anticipation, Planet 3 Extreme Air Park opened this past weekend in Duluth! We bounced around the trampoline park for a very fun Workout Wednesday.

Workout Wednesday: 9Round Kickbox Fitness

Workout Wednesday: Aerial Classes at Ignite Studio

Workout Wednesday: XMT-3 Training Studio's New Space Downtown

People gathered outside Duluth City Hall with green balloons to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month.

What You Can Do for Mental Health Awareness Month

Cathedral Students Stress Need for Donors with Blood Drive

Minnesota To See Hungry Ticks Emerge In Warm Weather

As States Consider Taxing Opioids, Drugmakers Push Back

Romaine Lettuce Outbreak Update: 98 People Sick in 22 States

Dayton Unveils New Opioid Grants, Prescribing Guidelines

Biwabik Area Residents Under Boil Water Advisory

Chequamegon Clinic Offers Fresh Start for Ashland Healthcare

Wisconsin Officials Warn of Possible Measles Exposure

Walker Seeks Federal Waiver for Reinsurance in Wisconsin

Outdoor

New Firewood Rules Aim to Protect Minnesota Forests

Valuable information to all campers and visitors to the area. New firewood rules are in place to prevent the spread of gypsy moth and emerald ash borer on DNR-managed land.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wants to remind visitors and campers that only approved firewood is allowed in state parks, state forests and wildlife management areas. Help stop the spread of damaging forest pests.

River Quest: Lessons on the Waters That Feed Lake Superior

About 1,500 sixth-graders are converging on the Duluth Waterfront this week. Setting sail in group of about 100, the kids are cruising around the Duluth-Superior Harbor learning about everything from pollution prevention to stopping aquatic invaders to all while checking out some incredible views from the observation deck.

Sixth-graders enjoy the sights on the observation deck of the Vista Star during the River Quest.

Up North

Up North: Skyline Adds Ninth Volleyball Court and Fourth Tournament

Following the long winter season, summer may be on the minds of many. At Skyline Lanes in Hermantown, Minn. they are already in summer mode and have a new addition to their outdoor facility.

Up North: Visitors Could Golf and Ski on Same Day in Lutsen

While winter was hanging on for one final weekend at Lutsen Mountains, spring was officially teeing off as the Superior National Golf Course opened the same weekend.

The slopes and links were open at the same time in Lutsen.

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