Wisconsin DHS to continue recommending Hepatitis B vaccine amid CDC reversal
MADISON, Wis. -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services have released a stated that they will continue to recommend the Hepatitis B vaccine for children…
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'12 Hours of Giving' Blood Drive coming to Canal Park
DULUTH, Min.- FOX21 is a proud sponsor of the Red Cross "12-Hours of Giving" blood drive. It's a two day event from noon to 6pm on Thursday, December 18, 2025 and 9am…
Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, essentially guaranteeing that millions of Americans will see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year. Senators rejected a Democratic bill to extend the subsidies…
’12 Hours of Giving’ Blood Drive nearing Twin Ports debut
DULUTH, Minn. -- In continuing with Fox 21's partnership with the Red Cross' 12 Hours of Giving Blood Drive, Fox 21 is taking the weeks leading…
Aspirus St. Luke’s becomes first hospital in U.S to earn AAP level 2 NICU designation
DULUTH, Minn.-- Aspirus St Luke's in Duluth is the first hospital in the country to be designated by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for their level 2 NICU. The designation shows that they've met new guidelines for proper equipment,…
'12 Hours of Giving' Blood Drive with Red Cross
DULUTH, Minn. -- Fox 21 is proud to announce that we are the official media sponsor of the Red Cross 12 Hours of Giving Blood Drive. The event will be Thursday Dec 18th and Friday the 19th at The Garden…
Blue Cross and St. Luke’s reach multi-year deal
DULUTH, Min. & EAGAN, Min. - Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Minnesota and Aspirus St. Luke’s have made a new multi-year contract agreement. The existing contract was set…
Essentia and MNA reach tentative agreement for over 100 Virginia nurses
VIRGINIA, Minn, -- Essentia Health and the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) have reached a tentative agreement on contracts for more than 100 nurses in Virginia. Friday, Essentia announced the tentative agreement on a three-year contract for the nurses. “This milestone…
US vaccine advisers say not all babies need a hepatitis B shot at birth
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal vaccine advisory committee voted on Friday to end the longstanding recommendation that all U.S. babies get the hepatitis B vaccine on the day they’re born. A…
American Red Cross celebrates holiday season with blood drives
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The American Red Cross is hosting a special double-edition blood drive with their "Battle of the Badges" events. The two-part blood drive, the second…
Duluth Firefighters held Mustache Madness competition, Winner Announced!
DULUTH, Minn. -- Captain Dan Smith took home the trophy in the DFD's first Mustache Madness competition. In the last week of November, the Duluth Fire Department has held a…
More than 3 dozen sickened in infant botulism outbreak tied to contaminated formula
(AP) - More than three dozen babies have been sickened in an infant botulism outbreak tied to contaminated formula, federal health officials say. The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday reported 37 cases of confirmed…
Virginia office of Lakeview Behavioral Health set to close
UPDATE: Lakeview Behavioral Health has released a statement following the closure of their Virginia office. The full statement from COO Zack Kahmeyer: "After extensive evaluation and careful consideration, we made the difficult decision…
More than 300 community members gather for Epilepsy Awareness Month
DULUTH, Minn. -- More than 300 community members gathered at the Great Lakes Aquarium on the evening of Saturday, Nov. 22, during National Epilepsy Awareness Month.…
Section of Munger State Trail in Duluth to be temporarily closed for improvements
DULUTH, Min. - The first mile of the Willard Munger State Trail in Duluth will be closed starting Monday, November 24, 2025. It's the area between Pulaski Street and Riverwest Drive. The Minnesota…
