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DHS Offers Tips to Avoid West Nile Virus

To help track the West Nile virus, The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has reactivated the statewide, toll-free Dead Bird Reporting Hotline at 1-800-433-1610.

DNR: Eat Safer Fish in Wisconsin

DNR toxicologist Candy Schrank explains Wisconsin's general consumption advice to help people enjoy the health benefits of eating their catch while limiting their exposure to environmental contaminants in the fish.

2012 Walk MS in Duluth on May 6

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Upper Midwest Chapter will hold the 2012 Walk MS: Christopher & Banks Walk presented by Walser in Duluth Sunday, May 6.

Ultimate Frisbee at the Heritage Sports Center

Ultimate Frisbee at the Heritage Sports Center

Duluth Parks and Recreation is now offering Ultimate Frisbee for youth ages 7-17.  The program started April 18th at the Heritage Sports Center, 120 South 30th Avenue West. Come learn how to play the game of Ultimate Frisbee!

Sh-Boom Concert Coming Up

Sh-Boom is coming to the Sacred Heart Music Center in Duluth, to raise money for the Circle of Hope.

The concert is Friday, April 20th, from 7-10pm.

Tickets are $12. You can get them at the Electric Fetus, at the door, or www.sacredheartmusic.org

Vintage clothing optional!

Circle of Hope pays breast cancer treatment bills in northern MN and WI.

Donating Coins to Fight Childhood Cancer

Schoolchildren and parents in four Northland communities can donate coins during April to help fight childhood cancer.

The Duluth Noon Optimist Club and the Superior Optimist Club have organized a fundraiser to benefit families served by Essentia Health's Erick Peter Person Children's Cancer Center in Duluth.

During April, special coin canisters are being placed in schools in Duluth, Superior, Maple and Iron River, says Mike Pennington, the fundraiser's chairman for the Duluth club.

Kim Pearson and Liz Amys are coordinating the campaign for the Superior club. Childhood cancer campaigns are a focus of Optimist Clubs around the world, Pennington explains.

Edison Charter Schools in Duluth are using the drive to help teach children the monthly core value of hope, Pennington says.

Walker Signs Abstinence, Anti-Abortion, Voucher School Bills

Wis. gov signs anti-abortion bills

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Gov. Scott Walker has signed a pair of Republican bills requiring doctors to consult privately with women seeking abortions and blocking abortion coverage through health care exchanges.