Northland Clinics to Start Offering Flu Vaccinations
DULUTH, Minn. - Flu shot season is fast approaching and physicians at St. Luke’s in Duluth are reminding folks about an easy way to reduce your risk. The flu vaccine will soon…
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Leaders Meet to Discuss Opioid Epidemic
DULUTH, Minn. - The opioid epidemic has been a huge problem in the Twin Ports for years. Today, a round table discussion was held in Duluth where officials talked about better ways…
Dayton Cranks Up Pressure on Feds to Protect Health Programs
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton is blasting federal health officials for holding up approval of a program meant to lower health insurance costs and threatening millions of dollars in cuts to health care for the working…
Duluth Bethel Employee Shares Addiction Recovery Story
DULUTH, Minn. - As thousands in the Northland struggle with addiction, often it's the tragedies we hear about like fatal overdoses and lives destroyed. However, this month some are focusing…
Reinsurance Approval Costly for Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota should get federal approval for a new program to control health insurance premiums but may lose hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding. That's according to a letter Gov. Mark Dayton sent to…
Essentia Health - Duluth hosts 19th annual Journey Awards
DULUTH, Minn. - Essentia Health – Duluth hosted the 19th annual Journey Awards on Monday. The Journey Awards recognizes individuals who have made contributions to helping people living with disabilities. This year's…
Upcoming Fundraiser Supports Free Dental Care for Students
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Just Kids Dental is continuing its campaign of providing free dental care to children and an upcoming fundraiser will support that mission. The 8th Annual Sips & Slices is…
UMD Farm Fest Offers Look Inside Organic Farm
DULUTH, Minn. - UMD's Land Lab, an active organic farm, opened their gates to the public today. Hundreds of guests could take tours and sample food grown right there at the…
Annual Walk Creates Space of Support for those in Recovery
DULUTH, Minn. - This weekend, Northlanders will be walking for recovery to support those going through the process. September is Recovery Month, so the walk is taking place on Saturday,…
Air Quality Reduced in Areas of Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A combination of smoke from Western wildfires, high temperatures, and sunshine is eroding the air quality in the Twin Cities and in eastern and central Minnesota. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an alert for Thursday,…
Great Outdoors - Medical Students Hike to Destress
DULUTH, Minn. - Getting outside for a walk can be a great way to relieve stress after a long day. We take a look at how some medical students…
St. Luke's Employees Donate Hair to Cancer Patients
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Four St. Luke's employees donated their hair to women who lost theirs because of cancer treatments. Four St. Luke's staff members participated in the drive. Their hair was cut…
Hundreds come out for the Walk to End Alzheimer's
DULUTH, Minn. - Nearly one-thousand people walked this morning to help end Alzheimer's Disease. This year's Walk to End Alzheimer's was the first joint venture between organizations in Duluth and…
Largest Farmers' Market in Region Coming to Duluth this Weekend
DULUTH, Minn. -Fresh produce and sustainable energy are the focus of a festival in Duluth this weekend. The 24th Annual Harvest Festival will be held in Bayfront Festival Park from 10 a.m.…
New Duluth Fitness Center Features "9 Rounds"
DULUTH, Minn. - A new fitness center has opend in Duluth. 9Round Fitness is a kickboxing gym. It features a nine round, 30 minute workout to help clients get a good workout…
