Respiratory Virus Season
DULUTH, Minn. -- The St. Louis County Health Department reports the number of flu cases so far this year has been low. But doctors stress the flu will take over. And it's not just…
Focus On Health
Domestic Violence Prevention Gets Christmas Gifts and Big Check
It is the time of year when a lot of people are doing good things for one another. And Wednesday was another example of that. Gift paper and gift wrappers came together in Superior to bring some Christmas to clients…
UMD Hosts Stressless Week To Help Students Decompress Before Finals
DULUTH, Minn. -- Finals season is fast approaching and UMD is taking a unique approach de-stressing. The Kathryn A. Martin Library is doing something you wouldn't expect; encouraging students to tear books apart. In…
Duluth Firefighters Participate In Movember
DULUTH, Minn. -- All month-long Duluth firefighters have been raising awareness for men's health. It's called Movember, where throughout the month of November firefighters have been sporting different styles and sizes of mustaches. All to…
'Essentia East Market' Healthcare Workers Want To Unionize
DULUTH, Minn. – Essentia healthcare workers have announced their filing to join the Minnesota Nurses Association. The healthcare workers wanting to unionize include nurse practitioners, physician associates, nurse midwives, and clinical nurse specialists. They're…
Hibbing Woman Thankful to be Celebrating Thanksgiving with her Family
HIBBING, Minn. -- Carol Lee, had been to her doctor’s office many times for the difficulty she was having with her breathing. X-rays of her lungs had not detected anything troubling. That led to…
Gift Card Fraud Alert Ahead of Holidays
DULUTH, Minn. -- It’s the holiday gift-buying season, and one gift that stands above the rest is a gift card. They have become one of the most popular gifts. But you may not realize…
UW-Superior Celebrates Red Cross Day
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Today was all about getting blood pumping and saving lives at UW-Superior! Community members were invited to celebrate Red Cross Day and learn about CPR. Students and staff tried…
Winter Adventurer and Youth in Action Aim to Inspire Students
Duluth, Minn. — A backpacker from Duluth spoke to students in Duluth today about how they can impact the environment. Emily Ford is passionate about introducing people to the outdoors in safe and healthy ways.…
More Fruit Pouches For Kids Are Being Recalled Because Of Illnesses That Are Linked To Lead
(AP) -- Federal health officials are expanding an investigation into potentially lead-tainted pouches of apple cinnamon fruit puree marketed for children amid reports of more illnesses and additional product recalls. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Friday it has received reports…
Daylight Saving Time Affects On Health And Tips
MINNESOTA -- Daylight Saving Time is this Sunday, November 5th which means clocks will be turned back an hour and we will get an hour extra of rest. But those aren't the only changes…
Adam Johnson's Death: Neck Guard Sales Rise; NHL Tribute Video; Panthers Set Up GoFundMe
WARROAD, Minn. -- Neck guards for hockey players are selling out in some Minnesota stores after the death of professional hockey player and Hibbing native Adam Johnson over the weekend. Video of the game…
First Peer Respite House Coming To Superior, Help Needed To Finish It
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- A new opportunity is being built for those who struggle with mental health challenges and substance use. The National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI Lake Superior South Shore is working…
Attorney General's Office Holds Roundtable On Proposed Duluth Hospital Mergers
DULUTH, Minn.--Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison's Office held a community roundtable Wednesday evening at UMD about two separate hospital mergers in Duluth. Earlier this month Ellison announced it's his responsibility to consider whether a…
"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.…
