UW-Superior Reopens COVID-19 Testing Site
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A free COVID-19 testing site is back open on the campus of U-W Superior for anyone in the area. The state-funded nasal swab testing site has moved from the gymnasium to UWS'…
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Pandemic Could Cause People To Delay Cancer Screenings And Treatment
DULUTH, Minn. - As the coronavirus pandemic continues to have a grip on the nation, health experts are now worried it could cause patients to delay cancer screenings or treatments. Research suggests even a two-month…
Doctors Who Say No To Opioid Use Face Threats From Patients
Doctors say they're facing increasing threats of violence for refusing to prescribe opioids or trying to wean patients off the addictive painkillers. The issue was underscored by Tuesday's shooting at a Minnesota clinic that left one person dead and four…
Hospitals Criticize Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota hospitals are criticizing the state’s coronavirus vaccine distribution system as inequitable, leaving some clinics and hospitals without doses for older, vulnerable patients. The Minnesota Hospital Association, in a letter to state health officials, says…
Essentia Health Continues To See Lack Of Patients Going For A Check-Up
DULUTH, Minn- Essentia Health is continuing to see a lack of patients coming in for a check-up. They are instead waiting until it's too late, which is creating an uptick in emergency room visits.…
Essentia Cardiologist Talks Heart Attack, Stroke Prevention on Go Red for Women Day
DULUTH, Minn. - On the first Friday each February, American Heart Month, the nation rallies together to ignite a wave of red from coast to coast. Go Red for Women Day…
Superior Police Chief Talks 2021 Priorities For Department
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Superior Police Chief Nicholas Alexander sat down with FOX 21’s Dan Hanger to talk about his priorities for 2021, which include an increased focus on the department's community policing efforts while…
Itasca County Health Dept. Urges Patience, Caution as Vaccine Rollout Continues
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - COVID vaccinations continue to roll out for residents in Itasca County. Public health officials say they are currently in the process of inoculating those working in schools and childcare facilities, as well as residents who are…
St. Louis County Public Health Debuts Mobile Covid-19 Testing Trailers
DULUTH, Minn. - St. Louis County Public Health is making it easier for many Northlanders to have access to COVID-19 testing. The county purchased two mobile COVID-19 test trailers for more than $200,000 The money…
City of Superior Extends Mask Mandate
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Superior city council has voted to renew the city’s mask mandate through the end of April. Previously, when Gov. Tony Evers ordered his mask mandate, the city of Superior let its own mandate expire. However, the…
Many People Are Still Hesitant To Take Vaccine
DULUTH, Minn. - More COVID-19 vaccines are going into the arms of people across the country, but there are still some folks feeling hesitant about getting the shot. Experts say many people may be…
Health Expert Say Take Pain Relievers After Getting Your Vaccine Instead Of Before To Help With Side Effects
DULUTH, Minn. - There has been a lot of debate about taking painkillers to treat side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine. Health experts say it is safe to take a pain reliever to…
Free Mobile COVID-19 Testing Sites Aim to Increase Accessibility Throughout Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- More opportunities to get tested for COVID-19 for free will be popping up around Duluth, part of St. Louis County Public Health's plan to make testing more accessible for people who…
Minnesotans Received Emails Canceling COVID Vaccine In Error
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Some Minnesotans enrolled in the state's pilot COVID-19 vaccination program got multiple emails and texts that wrongly told them their appointments were canceled. State health officials say nearly everyone who got the erroneous message has been notified…
Wisconsin Tops 1,000 Daily Virus Cases, Lists 3 New Deaths
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Wisconsin has recorded more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths due to complications from the coronavirus. The update released Sunday by state health officials increases the total number of positive tests to 542,415 and…
