Red Cross

The United Way kicks off their 'Holiday Edition of Day Of Caring' tomorrow in the Northland.  This single day event is a "concentrated push" promoting volunteerism in The Northland and will feature volunteers working on 14 different projects.

There have been so many structure fires across the Northland and on the Range lately.  With temps plummeting far below zero, people are using unsafe resources to heat their homes. But, these unconventional heating sources put your family in danger, even if you think you'll be there to watch it.  The Red Cross offers some great tips on how you can keep your family safe.

This winter reminds me a lot of the H1N1 pandemic a few years ago, and some health officials believe this flu season could rival that one.  With at least 8 flu-related deaths in the Northland already this year, clinics are getting very busy as people rush to get the flu vaccine.

Always hate to hear stories of families being impacted by fire, especially during the winter.  Thankfully, we have a great local chapter of the Red Cross.

Meteorologists are calling this things like "Frankenstorm" as Hurricane Sandy approaches the east coast of the United States.  The storm that has already claimed nearly two dozen lives in the Caribbean churned Friday near the northern Bahamas and it's expected to hit the states as early as Monday.  This storm could merge with a cold front from the west and rival the "Perfect Storm&q

At least the family is safe, but just as the kids were excited to get back to school, fire has taken everything from a Deer River family of five.  The Northland is great at helping those in need and our area Red Cross is hoping we can help this family.

At noon today, June 23,  The American Red Cross closed its Scanlon shelter.  In their press release, Judy Hanne Gonzalez, executive director of the Northland Chapter of the American Red Cross, stated that the shelter had no occupants last night.

Trace Adkins proves he has life in perspective and a good heart. Following the news of the devastating electrical fire that destroyed his Brentwood, Tenn., home on Saturday, Trace Adkins has received an overwhelming outpouring of support from concerned friends and fans. He is asking them to re-direct their efforts and generosity to the American Red Cross through CMT One Country to assist those who