Essentia expands access to early lung cancer detection
DULUTH, Minn. -- Essentia Health is combating lung cancer by expanding access to early detection screenings with state-of-the-art equipment. From more staff and hours to a new robot,…
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2026 National Blood Donor Month press conference highlights blood emergency
DULUTH, Minn. -- The 2026 National Blood Donor Month press conference highlighted a critical blood shortage in Minnesota. Over the past few weeks, blood donations fell…
Dean of UMN Medical School steps down
TWIN CITIES, Minn. -- The Dean of the University of Minnesota Medical School has decided to step down. Dean Jakub Tolar served as the Dean and Vice President for Clinical Affairs. He…
Memorial Blood Centers issues 'blood emergency'
DULUTH, Minn.-- Memorial Blood Centers has issued a "blood emergency" because their network of donation sites only has a two-day supply, compared to the usual seven-day supply.…
Caregiver accused of sexually assaulting resident at Northome care facility
NORTHOME, Min. - A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) investigation says a caregiver at a Lutheran Social Services…
Duluth caregiver who took vulnerable adult on drug run not banned from future roles
DULUTH, Min. - A staff person at a residential facility in Duluth took a vulnerable adult to a home, where the staffer used illegal drugs, and then drove the vulnerable adult back to the facility. Yet with those allegations, the…
Bags tournament raises $12,000 for Northern Lights Foundation
DULUTH, Minn. -- A 52-team bags tournament raised $12,000 Saturday to help support local families with children who have life-threatening illnesses. The tournament teams at The Other Place…
Minnesota Department of Human Services pausing provider enrollment for 13 Medicaid services
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Minnesota Department of Human Services have announced in a press release that it is set begin a freeze on new provider enrollments in 13 categories of…
Duluth caregiver takes vulnerable adult on errand to do drugs in a garage
DULUTH, Min. - A staff person at a TBI Residential & Community Services facility in Duluth took a vulnerable adult to a home, where the staffer used illegal drugs, and then drove the vulnerable adult back to the facility. That's…
Trump administration says it’s withholding social safety net money from 5 states over fraud concerns
(AP) - President Donald Trump’s administration said Tuesday that it is withholding funding for programs that support needy families with children in five Democratic-led states over concerns…
Essentia Health launches "Spartan Clinic" at Superior School District
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The Superior School District and Essentia Health announced a new partnership to allow students to receive healthcare while still at school. The "Spartan Clinic" is a virtual health clinic for students grades 6-12 to receive care through…
US drops the number of vaccines it recommends for every child
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child -- leaving other immunizations, such as flu shots, open to families to choose but without clear guidance. Officials said…
Local gym offers tips for New Years Resolution fitness
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The New Years Resolution of getting to the gym has been one of the most common for years, and with the turn of the…
Bois Forte Band of Chippewa explains what's next after signing cannabis compact with Minnesota
DULUTH, Min. & NETT LAKE, Min. - The day after making it official and signing a…
Thank you for donating to the 12 Hours of Giving!
DULUTH, Min, - Thank you so much for coming out to our inaugural Twin Ports "12 Hours of Giving," blood drive. We may have impacted more than 275-lives with your donations. FOX21…
