High School Students Get First-Hand Look at Medical Jobs
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- A technical college in Superior is hoping to inspire high school students to get a job in the medical field. High school students from all around northern Wisconsin visit…
Focus On Health
Walker Plans Talk with Other Governors on New Health Bill
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker says he plans to talk with other Republican governors and the White House about possible changes to the GOP health care overhaul bill in Congress. Walker said Tuesday the call with governors…
Wisconsin Leads Nation in Interlock Driving Stops Last Year
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A new report says Wisconsin led the country last year in drunken drivers blocked from starting vehicles by an ignition interlock. Mothers Against Drunk Driving released a report Tuesday that found interlock devices stopped 37,299 people…
Wisconsin Legislators Introduce Family Medical Leave Insurance Act
MADISON, Wis. - State Senator Janis Ringhand (D-Evansville) and Representative Sondy Pope (D-Cross Plains) have introduced the Family Medical Leave Insurance Act (FMLIA). This Act creates a Family Medical Leave Insurance program which is completely paid for by employees. Under…
House aims to stem health rate hikes, stabilize market
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Republicans are preparing to plow more than $300 million into a new state program meant to reduce health insurance premiums next year. Minnesota has grappled with some of the largest rate increases in the…
Mayo Clinic Kicks Off $217M, 5-Year Hospital Expansion
ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) - Mayo Clinic is kicking off a five-year, $217 million expansion of its Saint Marys Hospital campus in Rochester. Mayo officials announced the plan last week. The proposal includes adding three floors to the Generose Building, moving…
6 Madison Schools Test Positive for Lead in Drinking Water
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Madison School District officials say drinking fountains at six schools have leads levels higher than the national standard. District facilities manager Chad Wiese tells the Wisconsin State Journal the district tested drinking fountains at East High…
House Aims to Stem Health Rate Hikes, Stabilize Market
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Republicans are preparing to plow more than $300 million into a new state program meant to reduce health insurance premiums next year. Minnesota has grappled with some of the largest rate increases in the…
Mid-March Cold Snap
DULUTH, Minn. - It's been an unseasonably cold Mid-March day across the Northland and it's likely the last cold snap of the season. A Wind Chill Advisory was in effect earlier this…
World Kidney Day Helps Raise Awareness
DULUTH, Minn. - Every year millions of people die prematurely due to complications from kidney diseases. Today is World Kidney Day. The health awareness campaign helps raise awareness on kidney disease…
Edina Considers Raising Minimum Age to Purchase Tobacco
EDINA, Minn. (AP) - Edina soon could become the first city in Minnesota to require buyers of tobacco to be 21 rather than 18. The Star Tribune reports the City Council this week voted to draft an ordinance and schedule…
Changing the World for People with MS
DULUTH, Minn. - This week, March 5-11, marks MS Awareness Week. Multiple Sclerosis happens when a body's immune system attacks the central nervous system. This can cause many symptoms including fatigue,…
Children's Minnesota Ends Contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield
MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) - Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota announced Monday it is ending its contract with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota effective on July 5, unless a new contract agreement is reached. Children's says Blue Cross is…
New Report Highlights Impacts of Opioid on Minnesota Tribal Communities
ST. PAUL, Minn. - A new report released Thursday, highlights the impacts of opioids on Minnesota Tribal communities across the state. The report is a summary of the Tribal-State Opioid Summit that took place last fall with Gov. Mark Dayton,…
LCP Lineman in Stable Condition After Electrical Contact on the Job
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - A Lake Country Power lineman is in stable condition after he made electrical contact yesterday around 5:30 p.m. The incident happened while crews were working in the Grand Rapids area to restore power. More than 4,800…
