Knife Attack at Mental Facility, 7 Hospitalized
Authorities say seven people have been taken to the hospital after a knife attack at a mental health facility near Pittsburgh.
Health
New Emergency Rule Requires Doctors to Learn About Opioid Prescriptions
The State Department of Safety and Professional Services has passed an emergency rule requiring doctors to get biennial training on prescribing opioids.
Northland Kids Get Active with Pokemon Go
A game called Pokemon Go has people all over the world trying to catch 'em all.
St. Luke's Receives American Heart Association Award
When it comes to treating heart attacks St. Luke's Hospital is being recognized as one of the best.
EPA Proposes Expanded Use of New Herbicide
The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed expanding the use of a new version of a popular weed killer on genetically modified crops.
Northland Women to Fight Against Breast Cancer
This weekend Northland women will be rocking to fight breast cancer.
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.
