Focus On Health

"Bridging" Health in Duluth

If it takes a village to raise a child, then there are those who feel the same about what it takes for a community's health care. That is what brought over one hundred and thirty people together in Duluth Wednesday.…

Minnesota Firefighters Meet in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. -- Hundreds of firefighters are in Duluth this weekend for the annual state fire chief conference. The event has firetrucks on display, as well as new firefighting technologies. They're holding educational sessions…

Partnership to Improve Career Readiness in Healthcare

DULUTH, Minn. — St. Scholastica's new School of Heath Professions received a significant gift from Essentia Health today. Essentia is donating $1.2 million dollars to fund a permanent dean position. Dr. Michael Wendinger started as the inaugural dean this past…

Essentia St. Mary's Boosts Security

DULUTH, Minn. -- Essentia St. Mary's announced Friday that it is implementing visitor badges beginning next Tuesday When entering the new facility on Second Street, you will need to stop at…

Update on Lead Water Pipe Removal

DULUTH, Minn. --In May of his year the city began work on replacing all lead water pipes in the city. A pilot project was started on Eighth Street, running between 7th Avenue and…

Unseasonable Heat Cancels Twin Cities Marathon

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A forecast that record high temperatures and humidity would create “extreme and dangerous” conditions prompted organizers to cancel two long-distance races Sunday in Minnesota's two largest cities that…

St. Louis County Hosts Free safeTALK Training

DULUTH, Minn. -- A free training session took place Thursday to help the families and loved ones of those contemplating suicide. According to the Centers for Disease Control, suicide is one of the leading causes…

WI Senator Explores Minnesota's Cannabis Legalization Success

A Wisconsin senator is exploring Minnesota’s cannabis legalization efforts in hopes of changing the law in the state. Sen. Melissa Agard, a democrat from Madison, visited Minnesota lawmakers Thursday to talk about their successes around legalizing marijuana. Sen. Agard released…

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