Essentia St. Mary's Boosts Security
DULUTH, Minn. -- Essentia St. Mary's announced Friday that it is implementing visitor badges beginning next Tuesday When entering the new facility on Second Street, you will need to stop at…
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US Adds Another Option For Fall COVID Vaccination With Updated Novavax Shots
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators on Tuesday authorized another option for fall COVID-19 vaccination, updated shots made by Novavax. Updated vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna began rolling out last month, intended for adults and children as young as age 6 months.…
Update on Lead Water Pipe Removal
DULUTH, Minn. --In May of his year the city began work on replacing all lead water pipes in the city. A pilot project was started on Eighth Street, running between 7th Avenue and…
Unseasonable Heat Cancels Twin Cities Marathon
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A forecast that record high temperatures and humidity would create “extreme and dangerous” conditions prompted organizers to cancel two long-distance races Sunday in Minnesota's two largest cities that…
St. Louis County Hosts Free safeTALK Training
DULUTH, Minn. -- A free training session took place Thursday to help the families and loved ones of those contemplating suicide. According to the Centers for Disease Control, suicide is one of the leading causes…
WI Senator Explores Minnesota's Cannabis Legalization Success
A Wisconsin senator is exploring Minnesota’s cannabis legalization efforts in hopes of changing the law in the state. Sen. Melissa Agard, a democrat from Madison, visited Minnesota lawmakers Thursday to talk about their successes around legalizing marijuana. Sen. Agard released…
St. Luke's and United Steelworkers Local 9460 Reach Tentataive Agreement
DULUTH, Minn. -- St. Luke’s has announced that it and United Steelworkers Local 9460 (USW) have reached a tentative contract agreement. The agreement covers technical workers at St. Luke’s. The USW will bring the tentative one-year contract to its…
Twin Ports Dermatology Provides Tips To Protect Skin During Winter Months
DULUTH, Minn. -- One local dermatology clinic tells us what we can do to protect our skin as cold weather is approaching. The barrier of our skin can get really dry and dehydrated…
Rural AIDS Action Network Syringe Exchange Program is 10 Years Old
DULUTH, Minn. -- 10 years ago, the Rural AIDS Action Network, or RANN started as a way to prevent HIV, HEP-C, and opioid overdose deaths. One of the ways RANN has helped is by collecting…
Biden Administration Announces $600M To Produce COVID Tests And Will Reopen Website To Order Them
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it is providing $600 million in funding to produce new at-home COVID-19 tests and is restarting a website allowing Americans to again order up to four free tests per household — aiming to prevent possible…
FDA Says It Needs More Research Before Deciding To Approve Nasal Spray To Treat Dangerous Allergies
(AP) -- Federal regulators declined to approve a nasal spray to treat severe allergic reactions late Tuesday, calling for more research on what would have been the first alternative to injections using devices such as an EpiPen. The U.S. Food…
Homeless Advocates Convene At DECC As Another Duluth Encampment Is Pushed Out
DULUTH, Minn. -- Another growing homeless encampment in Duluth got torn down and moved out Monday. It comes as local and state leaders try to strike a balance between public health and safety, and…
Women's Course Record Broken At 2023 NorthShore Inline Marathon
DULUTH, Minn. -- The weather was perfect for this weekend's NorthShore Inline Marathon -- the largest of its kind in North America. The 26.2-mile course is much like…
US Approves Updated COVID Vaccines To Rev Up Protection This Fall
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. approved updated COVID-19 vaccines Monday, hoping to rev up protection against the latest coronavirus strains and blunt any surge this fall and winter. The Food and Drug Administration decision opens the newest shots from Moderna and Pfizer…
St. Luke's Encourages Families To Keep Up With Vaccinations
DULUTH, Minn. -- With kids going back to school and exposed to more germs, St. Luke's is encouraging families to stay up to date on vaccinations. According to a St. Luke's pediatrician, vaccinations…
