American Red Cross

On Wednesday, July 27, Duluth Mayor Emily Larson gathered with Duluth City Councilors, American Red Cross, Salvation Army, CHUM and 211 to announce that 211 is the number to call if you need help recovering from the storms.

There are many soldiers that long to be home for the holidays with their families, but are still abroad or are recovering in hospitals after being wounded in the line of duty.  “Holiday Mail for Heroes” with the American Red Cross is an easy way for you to let them know they are thought of and thank them for their sacrifices for our freedom.  You are encouraged to sign a holiday card that will be

When an emergency happens in your life, your first thought is what you need to do to protect your family and friends.  Access to information is crucial, and now the Red Cross has made it easier to get that information.

I'm the first to admit it, I don't donate blood regularly.  Quit staring at me.  Okay, fine, I never donate blood, but I plan on changing that.  January is National Blood Donor Month and the American Red Cross is reporting the need for donors, so it sounds like the perfect time.

There are many soldiers that long to be home for the holidays with their families, but are still abroad or are recovering in hospitals after being wounded in the line of duty.  “Holiday Mail for Heroes” with the American Red Cross is an easy way for us to let them know we’re thinking of them and thank them for their sacrifices for our freedom.  You are encouraged to sign a holiday card that will b

Until the flood of June 2012 I wouldn't think I needed this app on my mobile phone.  Now, I'm grateful to the American Red Cross for thinking ahead to provide the app and potentially save lives and minimize loss.  It's free and you'll have instant access to local and real-time information.  Download the app now!

There are many soldiers that long to be home for the holidays with their families, but are still abroad or are recovering in hospitals after being wounded in the line of duty.  “Holiday Mail for Heroes” with the American Red Cross is an easy way for us to let them know we’re thinking of them and thank them for their sacrifices for our freedom.  You are encouraged to sign a holiday card that will b

The Northland Chapter of the American Red Cross is always there to help after a disaster.  They are also there to help prevent a disaster with the new Tornado App that is available for your iPhone and Android communications.  It even has interactive quizzes and simple step-by-step advice.  Details and download it here.

The flu is in the news again this year as cases across the country continue to mount at alarming rates.  In Minnesota alone, over 900 people have already been hospitalized  this season.  This flu season is already being compared to the deadly pandemic of 2009 and, sadly, the recent flu related deaths of young otherwise healthy people in Minnesota are not the only such cases in the United States. 

The ArcelorMittal Corporation has teamed up with the Northland Chapter of the American Red Cross to help distribute a total of 100 free smoke detectors to area residents.

What a wonderful feeling, knowing many of our hometown soldiers from the 148th Fighter Wing recently returned safely to their family, their friends, their homes.  I had the honor of hanging with one such Vet this past Friday! (had a great time Sterling!)  However, there are still many soldiers that are longing to be home for the holidays with their families, but are still abroad or are recovering

When there is a crisis, the Red Cross is there to help regardless of where that crisis may be.  We are all well aware of the storm devastation in United States this week, and another Northland resident is off to lend a hand.