Farmers Seeing An End To The Season
Hermantown, Minn. Local farmers are wrapping up their growing seasons. That also means that the local farmers markets are coming to an end. Monday the Hermantown farmers market ended their season. Local…
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CVS Will Limit Opioid Prescriptions to 7 Days
(CNN) - In a new effort to tackle the deadly opioid addiction crisis in the United States, pharmacy giant CVS announced Friday that it will limit opioid prescriptions to seven days for certain conditions. This restriction will apply to patients…
Reinsurance Signoff Sparks Fight to Save MinnesotaCare
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - State officials aren't sure how they'll cope with hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding cuts for Minnesota's health care program for the working poor. The state got some good news last week as…
Duluth Gets Ready to be Lit Teal for Ovarian Cancer
DULUTH, Minn. - This weekend, the Aerial Lift Bridge and Enger Tower will be lit teal to help raise awareness for ovarian cancer. September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Ovarian cancer…
Health Center Offers 24-Hour Fitness Center and Physical Therapy
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - A fitness center in Two Harbors is promoting fitness and wellness. Bodies in Balance offers physical therapy services as well as a 24-hour gym. For this week's Active…
Northland Clinics to Start Offering Flu Vaccinations
DULUTH, Minn. - Flu shot season is fast approaching and physicians at St. Luke’s in Duluth are reminding folks about an easy way to reduce your risk. The flu vaccine will soon…
Leaders Meet to Discuss Opioid Epidemic
DULUTH, Minn. - The opioid epidemic has been a huge problem in the Twin Ports for years. Today, a round table discussion was held in Duluth where officials talked about better ways…
Dayton Cranks Up Pressure on Feds to Protect Health Programs
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton is blasting federal health officials for holding up approval of a program meant to lower health insurance costs and threatening millions of dollars in cuts to health care for the working…
Duluth Bethel Employee Shares Addiction Recovery Story
DULUTH, Minn. - As thousands in the Northland struggle with addiction, often it's the tragedies we hear about like fatal overdoses and lives destroyed. However, this month some are focusing…
Reinsurance Approval Costly for Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota should get federal approval for a new program to control health insurance premiums but may lose hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding. That's according to a letter Gov. Mark Dayton sent to…
Essentia Health - Duluth hosts 19th annual Journey Awards
DULUTH, Minn. - Essentia Health – Duluth hosted the 19th annual Journey Awards on Monday. The Journey Awards recognizes individuals who have made contributions to helping people living with disabilities. This year's…
Upcoming Fundraiser Supports Free Dental Care for Students
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Just Kids Dental is continuing its campaign of providing free dental care to children and an upcoming fundraiser will support that mission. The 8th Annual Sips & Slices is…
UMD Farm Fest Offers Look Inside Organic Farm
DULUTH, Minn. - UMD's Land Lab, an active organic farm, opened their gates to the public today. Hundreds of guests could take tours and sample food grown right there at the…
Annual Walk Creates Space of Support for those in Recovery
DULUTH, Minn. - This weekend, Northlanders will be walking for recovery to support those going through the process. September is Recovery Month, so the walk is taking place on Saturday,…
Air Quality Reduced in Areas of Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A combination of smoke from Western wildfires, high temperatures, and sunshine is eroding the air quality in the Twin Cities and in eastern and central Minnesota. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an alert for Thursday,…
