A multi-unit fire in Cloquet has left nine families with immediate needs in the aftermath. The Northland Chapter of the American Red Cross has been assisting with shelter, seasonal clothing, food, and emotional support.
A northland volunteer has been recognized for her exceptional and tireless dedication to helping those in need following natural disasters. The American Red Cross Northern Minnesota Region has named Diane Dunder, from Superior, WI, the 2014 Distinguished Volunteer Leader of the Year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thanks to a generous gift from the Arcelor-Mittal-Minorca mining company, Iron Range youngsters will get a big break on Red Cross Babysitter Training. A $7,500 grant will underwrite the entire registration fee for what is being called Babysitter Boot Camp.
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.