Non-Profit Maternity Home Seeking Donations to Relocate
DULUTH, Minn.-- A Duluth non-profit has been helping pregnant mothers in need for almost two years, but the Star of the North Maternity Home needs to find a new location. The current Star of…
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Clinical Dietitian Reports Rise in Patients Dealing with Weight Gain, Eating Disorders
DULUTH, Minn. - If you've packed on a few pounds over the past year, you're not alone. In a poll of more than 1,000 WebMD readers, nearly half of the women and almost…
St. Louis County, DTA Open Vaccine Clinic at Downtown Transit Center
DULUTH, Minn.- On Tuesday and Wednesday Duluthians could not only catch a bus at the Duluth Downtown Transit Center -- but also get a COVID vaccine there if they wanted. St. Louis County partnered…
Ursa Minor Unveiling Brew to Raise Funds for Brain Cancer Research
DULUTH, Minn.- Local breweries across Minnesota are teaming up with a nonprofit to raise money and awareness for brain cancer research. Ursa Minor in Duluth's Lincoln Park is partnering with nonprofit "Stache Strong."…
Twin Ports Dermatology Offers Free Skin Checks for "Melanoma Monday"
DULUTH, Minn.-- The first Monday in May is nationally recognized as "Melanoma Monday" to remind Americans of the risks of skin cancer as we head into summer. Twin Ports Dermatology in Duluth offered free skin…
COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations Trend Up in Itasca County as Vaccine Rollout Continues
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - Itasca County Public Health and area residents are reflecting on the gratitude of science after surpassing the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Public Health Department reports new cases of…
Church Holds Drive-Up Food Pantry In Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Faith United Methodist Church in Superior continued its 20 plus year food pantry tradition Tuesday - although a little different because of the pandemic. People could drive up, tell a volunteer how…
St. Luke's Seeing Rise in Middle Aged Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19
DULUTH, Minn. - A recent report released by the CDC shows nearly eight percent, or five million Americans have not received their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. St. Luke's Infectious Disease…
UMN Medical Student Researchers Find Long Term Effects Of Tear Gas
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- Some University of Minnesota Medical School students have complied research that suggests tear gas can have long-lasting health impacts. The short-term reactions to tear gas such as breathing problems and skin…
Essentia Vision Northland Project 35 Percent Complete, On Track for 2023 Opening
DULUTH, Minn. - A multi-million dollar development is changing the skyline of Duluth’s downtown district. Ground broke on Essentia’s Vision Northland Project in 2019, and if you’ve recently driven by, you’ve noticed a…
Minnesota Health Officials Report 1,805 New COVID Cases
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The number of COVID-19 infections in Minnesota continues to rise. State health officials reported 1,805 newly confirmed cases on Saturday. Eight more people died. The state has now seen 529,353 confirmed cases since the pandemic…
National Volunteer Week: St. Luke's Happy To Welcome Back Volunteers
DULUTH, Minn. - It's National Volunteer Week, and one healthcare clinic is happy it has its volunteers back in action. St. Luke's Hospital had to say goodbye to its volunteers who work in the hospital…
2 Twins-Angels Games Postponed by Minnesota's COVID-19 Woes
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - The Twins’ games against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday and Sunday have been postponed due to Minnesota’s COVID-19 problems. Major League Baseball didn’t immediately announce when the games will be made up. Kyle Garlick, another…
Youth Aged 16-18 Encouraged to Sign Up for COVID-19 Vaccination in Itasca County
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - Even with the pause of Johnson & Johnson's COVID vaccine, the rollout continues to be strong in Itasca County. Public health leaders say only 6.6 percent of the vaccines delivered…
Essentia Family Medicine Physician Talks Vaccine Safety, Efficacy & Importance
DULUTH, Minn. - With the pause of the Johnson & Johnson single-dose COVID-19 vaccine, many are left wondering what comes next regarding safety and efficacy. Dr. James Conniff is a family medicine physician…
