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Report: Opioid Prescriptions Drop 11.7 Percent in Wisconsin

MADISON (AP) - A new report says opioid prescriptions dropped nearly 12-percent in the last three months of 2016 compared to the same period in 2015. The report from the state Controlled Substances Board found the number of prescriptions decreased…

Blizzard Tour Wraps Up With Banquet

HERMANTOWN, Minn. - The 2017 Blizzard Snowmobile Tour to end ALS wrapped up today with a banquet at Cirrus Aircraft. 225 riders took to the trails in this year's tour,…

Essentia Health Goes Red for Women

DULUTH, Minn. - You may have noticed more Northlanders wearing red on Friday, and if so, you’re not alone. Doctors and researchers at Essentia Health in Duluth are looking…

Nearly Naked Ruck March Supports Local Veterans

DULUTH, Minn. - The Second Annual Nearly Naked Ruck March is just around the corner. The 10 mile hike raises money for 23rd Veteran, an organization helping military veterans transition back…

"Give Kids a Smile" Day Takes Over LSC

DULUTH, Minn.-Almost 70 kids filled up Lake Superior College dental facility to get free dental care today. The event was part of the “Give Kids a Smile” day which went…

Governor Dayton Visits Mayo Clinic Regarding Cancer Diagnosis

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, Governor Mark Dayton visited the Mayo Clinic for his scheduled appointments regarding his recent diagnosis of prostate cancer. "Governor Mark Dayton's prostate cancer was caught early and is localized, treatable,…

United Healthcare to Hire 100 Workers

DULUTH, Minn. - There are new details on those 100 new jobs at United Healthcare in Duluth. Most of the available jobs are customer service positions, working with subscribers over…

Minnesota Health Officials Investigating Student's Death

MANKATO, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating what caused the unexpected death of a college student. State officials are concerned Monday's death of Minnesota State University, Mankato student Adam Ellingson may have been linked to bacterial…

United Healthcare Adding 100 Jobs

DULUTH, Minn. - Good news in the local job market. United Healthcare is hiring 100 people for its Duluth office. Positions include customer service and enrollment representatives. United Healthcare told…

MNsure Announces 1-Week Special Enrollment Period

ST. PAUL (AP) - Minnesota's state-run health insurance exchange has announced a one-week special enrollment period. It's designed to give Minnesotans extra time to take advantage of a new law providing relief…

American Red Cross Holds Blood Drive at UMD

DULUTH, Minn.- The American Red Cross is having a blood shortage, after several rounds of severe winter weather in many parts of the country forced them to cancel blood drives. Since December…

Minnesota's Medical Marijuana Program Needs More Money

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ Minnesota's medical marijuana program needs more money to help cover costs associated with being one of the most restrictive laws in the country. The state's Office of Medical Cannabis is seeking $500,000 over the next…

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