Health

St. Louis County Public Health Offers Free Flu Shot Clinics

In an effort to combat the flu from spreading, the St. Louis County Public Health Department is hosting free flu shot clinics across Duluth.

Post-Election Special Session Talks to Address Rising Health Care Premiums

Governor Mark Dayton and legislative leaders have now set their sights on a post-election special session to address rising health care premiums.

Safe Candy Options for Halloween

With so much candy going around, it’s important to monitor how much candy the little ones are eating.

Free Flu Shot Clinics Offered in Duluth

St. Louis County Public Health nurses will be conducting a series of free flu shot clinics in Duluth, for those six months and older, who are uninsured or underinsured.

Uncompensated Hospital Care Costs in Minnesota Drop 17 Percent

A new report shows the cost of uncompensated care at Minnesota hospitals has dropped nearly 17 percent since the federal Affordable Care Act was implemented.

UW-Madison Confirms Meningococcal Disease in 3rd Student

The University of Wisconsin-Madison says meningococcal disease has been confirmed in third student.

Dayton Plans to Provide a 25 Percent Health Insurance Premium Rebate

Detailed plan was announced to provide a 25-percent health insurance premium rebate in an effort to address rising premiums for Minnesotans.

Joy Ride Teams Up With Local Bars

With an average of nearly one thousand DWI arrest each year.It's no surprise that southern St. Louis and Carlton counties rank number 5 in the U.S. for the deadliest counties related to DWI.

Premiums Continue to Rise as Health Care Debate Stalls

Republican House Speaker Kurt Daudt is threatening to call for Governor Mark Dayton's resignation over Minnesota's rising health care costs and access issues.

New Community Initiative Spreads Awareness for Dementia

Studies show that Alzheimer’s and dementia are the sixth leading cause of death among Americans.

Sixth District Treatment Courts Receive Grant

The 975,000 dollar grant runs over three years.

Governor Dayton Urges Legislators to Agree on Health Care Fix

Governor Mark Dayton says he will call a special session to address rapidly rising costs for people buying health insurance through Minnesota's state exchange, if legislative leaders can come up with a plan of action.

UMD Students Hope to Bring Positivity to Children with Cancer

UMD students are hoping to bring smiles to the faces of Northland children with cancer.

Hermantown Hopes To Open Wellness Center

The city of Hermantown has a big decision this November, whether or not to vote for the city to acquire the use of the current sales tax for a big city project.