Wessman Vaccine Site Opens to 12 and Up
SUPERIOR, Wis.--With the Pfizer vaccine now being available to children ages 12 and up, more locations are opening its doors to give the vaccine to children. The Wessman Vaccine Site in Superior has been…
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COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available for Children 12-15 Years Old
DULUTH, Minn.-- With the recent approval from the CDC allowing children as young as 12 to be vaccinated, Northland healthcare providers are getting even busier as more people come in to get the shots. Children…
All-Star Nutrition Opens near Miller Hill Mall
DULUTH, Minn.- A new nutrition store in Duluth is offering not only supplements, but also diet planning and personal training programs. All-Star Nutrition opened right across the street from the Miller Hill Mall…
St. Louis County Public Health Prepares to Vaccinate Teens Aged 12-15
DULUTH, Minn. - The FDA now says the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is safe and offers strong protection for younger teens based on the testing of 2,000 volunteers. Shots could begin soon once a federal vaccine…
New Therapy Center for Children with Autism Opens in Hermantown
HERMANTOWN, Minn.- The ribbon was cut Monday for a new therapy center in Hermantown for children on the autism spectrum. Caravel Autism Health celebrated its grand opening. The center is filled with brightly…
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…
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…
