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Duluth Bethel Shines Beacon of Hope

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Bethel has been serving the Northland in different ways for 145 years. On New Years Eve, they honored that legacy by having a dinner celebrating the lighting of…

UW Hospital now has 14 Cases of Legionnaires' and 3 Deaths

MADISON, Wis. - A Legionnaires' disease outbreak linked to UW Hospital's water system has infected 14 people with the pneumonia-like bacteria, and three have died. Hospital spokeswoman Lisa Brunette tells the Wisconsin State Journal that the patients who died had…

MNsure Deadline Saturday for Jan. 1st Coverage

DULUTH, Minn. - The deadline is fast approaching to enroll in health care coverage through MNsure. Saturday, December 15th, is the last day to sign up for coverage that starts on January…

Minnesota Lawmakers Open Discussions on High Insulin Costs

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota lawmakers have heard from patients and families dealing with diabetes that they need help with the soaring cost of insulin. Sen. Matt Little convened an informal discussion at the Capitol Tuesday to gather information on…

Alzheimer's Added as Qualifier for Medical Marijuana

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota health officials are adding Alzheimer's disease as a qualifying condition to get medical marijuana. The state Health Department announced Monday that the new condition would take effect in August 2019. Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm says…

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