St. Luke's Completes Orthopedic Ward Renovations
DULUTH, Minn. - The 1.4 million dollar project includes larger rooms for patients, showers that are easier to get out of and a new nurses station. Leadership from St. Luke's says, the more modern…
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Duluth Fire Chief Details City's Response if Coronavirus Hits Northland
DULUTH, Minn.- As the second case of Coronavirus was discovered in Minnesota on Sunday, the City of Duluth says it has what it is calling a pandemic plan that could be utilized should…
China Sees Fewest Coronavirus Cases Since Count Began
BEIJING (AP) - China says it has recorded 44 new cases of the novel coronavirus over the last 24 hours, the lowest level since it began publishing nationwide figures on Jan 20. Another 27 deaths were reported in the Sunday…
UMD Student's Spring Break Impacted by Coronavirus Concerns
DULUTH, Minn.-- With the calendar moving to March, college students everywhere are ready to enjoy their week off for spring break. But travel concerns because of the coronavirus are getting in the way.…
Coronavirus Information Phone Line and Webpage Offered by St. Louis County
DULUTH, Minn.- Amid Coronavirus concerns spreading across the country, St. Louis County opened up an information phone line and a website for people to call or visit to get their Coronavirus concerns addressed. Public…
SilverSneakers: Active Older Adults Slide into Exercise at the Superior YMCA
SUPERIOR, Wisc. -- In this weeks Active Adventures Fox 21's Brittney Merlot heads to a YMCA class with the SilverSneakers! This a group of 65+ year olds working out together to keep their bodies healthy.…
National School Breakfast Week Begins Today
WRENSHALL, Minn. - Classroom success stems from a good healthy start to the day. March 2 - 6, thousands of schools around the nation will recognize National School Breakfast Week. Locally, Valerie…
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…
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…
