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Hazy Conditions to Continue Through the Weekend

08/17/2018 07:00 PM

A thick layer of smoke has been reducing visibility and air quality since yesterday. National Weather Service Meteorologist Kevin Huyck explained the cause of this haze and discussed when we can expect clearer conditions.

Amelia, a Face for Medical Marijuana, Has Died

Fall Allergens Already on the Rise

Bike Helmet Giveaway in Virginia

Ely Couple Puts on Musical for Alzheimer's

Health Officials Confirm Measles in Child in Hennepin County

Sensory Sensitive Children Experience Thomas in Special Event

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Wis. Man Loses Hands, Legs after Contracting Rare Infection from Dog Lick

Surgeons have amputated the legs and hands of a Wisconsin man who contracted a rare blood infection from a dog lick.

West Nile Virus Confirmed in Miniature Horse in Pine City

Minnesota veterinary officials are urging horse owners to get their animals vaccinated against West Nile virus.

Autism, Sleep Apnea Now Qualify for Minn. Medical Marijuana

Autism and sleep apnea have been added to the list of qualifying conditions for Minnesota's medical marijuana program.

Twin Ports Dementia Conference Highlights Local Resources

There were local organizations and vendors there to talk about what they offer.

MN Health Department: Children OK to get Second Vaccine After Essentia Storage Issue

The University of Minnesota has received money over the years from a mouse that was engineered to help treat a cancer.
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Engineered Mouse Brings University Of Minnesota $1M

The second Twin Ports Dementia Conference is calling on all who are touched by Dementia. This includes patients, caregivers, medical personnel, and more.

Supporting Northland Residents Affected by Dementia

Births by Wisconsin Teenagers Drop, Following National Trend

For the first time, a large study gives strong evidence of a way to cut the risk of mental decline that often leads to Alzheimer's disease - lowering blood pressure beyond usually recommended levels.

Study: Lowering Blood Pressure Helps Prevent Mental Decline

The Star Tribune ran a special report on mishandled rape cases.

Collaboration, Communication Key to Properly Handled Sexual Assault Cases

Minnesota Medical Device Company Agrees to $43M Settlement

AIDS Drugs Show More Promise for Preventing New Infections

FDA Approves New Pill to Reduce Pain from Endometriosis

Consumer

Many Google services may store location data even if you've tried to make your location private, an Associated Press investigation found.

Google Clarifies It Tracks Users Who Pause Location History

Google has changed a help page that erroneously described how its "Location History" setting works, clarifying for users that it still tracks their location even if they turn the setting off.

Ontario to Allow Pot Sales in Private Stores Next Year

Ontario says it will allow some private retailers to sell marijuana beginning next year.

US Consumer Prices Rise 2.9 Percent

Bike Helmet Giveaway in Virginia

Judge: Social Media User Isn't Entitled to Anonymity

Wells Fargo: Mistake Contributed to Hundreds of Foreclosures

Wells Fargo said about 400 foreclosures happened after the bank mistakenly denied mortgage modifications.

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

Essentia Recommends New Vaccinations for Some Children

Health Care Industry Branches into Fresh Meals, Other Help

Wisconsin Researchers Study Genetic Screening for Amish

Duluth Facility First in Minn. to Offer Kids Residential Psychiatric Treatment

Bayer to Stop Sales of Birth Control Device Tied to Injuries

Still Seeking Answers in Salmonella Outbreak

Essentia Offering Evening Hours for Sports and Back to School Physicals

Alert for Improper Pasteurization of Ice Cream Mix

New Ways to Conquer Sleep Apnea Compete for Place in Bedroom

FDA Warns of Fake Gov't Letters Sent to Consumers

Outdoor

Friends of Duluth Golf Hosts "Save Lester Scramble"

Friends of Duluth Public Golf hosted its inaugural tournament, entitled the "Save Lester Scramble." The group is working on finding solutions to the city's public golf budget shortfalls.

A golfer gets ready to hit a drive at Lester Park Golf Course.

Once Lost Monument Rededicated with Plaque

A once forgotten and overgrown monument on West Skyline Parkway has been restored and rededicated with a plaque.

A small water feature in the Snively Monument.

Up North

Up North: Kraus-Anderson Bike Duluth Festival a Cyclist's Destination

With more than 85 miles of urban mountain bike trails, Duluth has become a cyclist's destination. It's also the reason why for the past five years, it's been the site for the annual Kraus-Anderson Bike Duluth Festival.

2018 Kraus-Anderson Bike Duluth Festival

Up North: Cruse Wins Brewhouse Debut, Nelson Repeats at Winner

Duluth is a destination spot for a handful of races on foot, bike, and even in the water. It takes a special kind of athlete to be able to do all three in one race. In the 32nd Annual Brewhouse Triathlon hosted at the Island Lake Recreational Facility, this year's winners are no strangers to the world of triathlons.

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Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan Dies at Age 80

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World & National

Kofi Annan, one of the world's most celebrated diplomats, has died at 80-years-old.

The judge presiding over the fraud trial of former Trump campaign Paul Manafort says he won't release the names of jurors at the trial's conclusion because he fears for their safety and because he himself has received threats.

President Donald Trump says he is canceling his plans for a military parade through the streets of Washington because the price was "ridiculously high."

Investigators who found the body of a pregnant Colorado woman reported missing this week have discovered what they believe are the bodies of her two young daughters.

A federal judge in South Carolina has ruled the Trump administration did not properly seek public input when it suspended protections designed to thwart waterway pollution.

Iraqi security officials say Iraq's air force carried out two airstrikes targeting Islamic State group inside Syria, killing at least 28 IS militants.

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