February 28, 2013 President Franklin D. Roosevelt first proclaimed the month of March as Red Cross Month 70 years ago. Since 1943, every single President since then has followed suit - commemorating the organizations more-than 130 year commitment to helping our communities.
January 24, 2013 Winter's sub-zero temperatures bring the Northland into what's often referred to as the "home heating fire season". Accidents can sometimes happen and with people looking for ways to keep their home warm, they unfortunately sometimes take shortcuts when it comes to basic fire safety.
January 24, 2013 A mid-morning fire at an Iron Range landmark has affected residents of the upper-level apartments. Officials with the Northland Chapter of the American Red Cross are at the scene at the Sportsman's Cafe - on Howard Street in downtown Hibbing.
January 10, 2013 The Northland Chapter of the American Red Cross is urging everyone in the Northland to get their flu vaccine.
January 4, 2013 The winter season is the middle of Fire Season - according to officials with the Northland Chapter of the American Red Cross. They've had a busy season so far, and want to remind Northlanders to practice fire safety.
January 3, 2013 The local Red Cross chapter has lent assistance to a Kettle River family of four, following a fire that claimed their newly-rented home.
December 19, 2012 A program to distribute free smoke detectors will start on January 2, 2013 - according to the Northland Chapter of the American Red Cross. A generous donation by Arcelor-Mittal will provide 100 Kidde smoke detectors that are equipped with 10-year sealed lithium batteries, available on a first come-first served basis.
December 17, 2012 Local Red Cross volunteers have provided assistance to two people after a fire in Douglas County destroyed two mobile homes on Schiff Road in Lakeside. Two disaster responders from the agency responded to the fire and provided food, seasonal clothing and shoes, and emergency lodging in a local hotel.
December 5, 2012 Officials from the Northland Chapter Of The American Red Cross are responding to the needs of three adults who were displaced from their apartment, following a major fire that destroyed a Martin Road business. The individuals lived upstairs of the auto body shop.
