Four Babies Leap Out into World on Leap Day
DULUTH, Minn.- Saturday was Leap Day which of course only happens every four years, and quite a few babies were born on this extra day of February in Duluth. Four babies were born…
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First Person Dies from Coronavirus in U.S.
(FOX NEWS) Health officials in Washington confirmed Saturday that one person has died from coronavirus, marking the first disease-related death in the U.S. Seattle and King County Public Health officials issued a vague media advisory announcing the first COVID-19 death…
Local Hospitals Stay Prepared For Coronavirus Threat
DULUTH, Minn.-- More than 83,000 cases of coronavirus have been reported worldwide. Now growing concern in the United States as the World Health Organization raises the virus' threat level to "very high". Here in…
Physical Therapy to Help Injury or Illness Restricting Daily Tasks
DULUTH, Minn. -- In this weeks Active Adventures we head up the hill to Viverant with Fox 21's Brittney Merlot. After Merlot's recent back break in August left her unable to walk, she has…
Talking with Doctor, Airport Authority About Coronavirus Preparations in the Northland
DULUTH, Minn. -- There are no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Duluth right now, but if one were to hit tomorrow, accurate test kits that detect the virus haven't been distributed to most hospitals in…
Essentia Purchases Old Sears Space in Miller Hill Mall
DULUTH, Minn.- Northlanders will soon see another Essentia Health marquee replacing a storefront at Miller Hill Mall. Essentia has announced the official purchase of the old Sears Space. According to Essentia officials, plans on…
Move Over Downward Facing Dog; Laughter Yoga Lifts the Spirit
DULUTH, Minn.- They say laughter is the best medicine, well at the Lake Superior Interfaith Community Church in East Hillside, one group is putting that to the test and getting some pretty hilarious results.…
Virus Renews Safety Concerns About Slaughtering Wild Animals
BEIJING (AP) — China cracked down on the sale of exotic species after an outbreak of a new virus in 2002 was linked to markets selling live animals. The germ turned out to be a coronavirus that caused SARS. The…
Minnesota Senate Panel Passes GOP Insulin Affordability Bill
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The long-running debate at the Capitol over insulin affordability has shifted to the Minnesota Senate. Patients and parents urged senators Thursday to keep working toward a compromise between competing Senate Republican and House Democratic proposals.…
New Cloquet Clinic Construction Delayed
CLOQUET, Minn. - A new Essentia Health clinic planned for Cloquet has been delayed. The $4.5 million facility was expected to open this summer. Officials tell us that's now been pushed back to…
Duluth Council Approves Grant to Continue Mental Health Officer Position
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth City Council approved a $206,793 grant that'll allow the Duluth Police Department to continue dedicating an officer specifically for mental health calls. The officer is part of the Department's…
Why Do We Wear Red on Friday, February 7, 2020?
DULUTH, Minn. - Heart disease is the number one cause of death for women, killing more women than all forms of cancer combined. Health experts say nearly 80 percent of…
Mix Cosmetiques Opens New Location in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- A local cosmetic store specializing in natural makeup that's handmade has just opened up in a new storefront. Mix Cosmetiques had it's grand opening today with a ribbon cutting at its new…
Wisconsin Confirms First Case of New Coronavirus
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin resident has been sickened with a new virus that originated in China and spread across the world, the first case in Wisconsin and the 12th in the country, health officials said Wednesday. The patient…
'St. Luke's Eye Care' Opens New Location In Medical Arts Building
DULUTH, Minn. - St. Luke’s Eye Care in Duluth is now open in a new location in the Medical Arts Building. The clinic is now on the second floor after being up on the…
