Duluth Housekeepers Compete In Housekeeping Olympics
DULUTH, Minn. - Housekeeping Appreciation Week is this week, giving local hotels a chance to show their appreciation for their hard workers. In Duluth, local hotels went head to head at Grandma's…
Focus On Health
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hit Another High in US
NEW YORK (AP) - Health officials are reporting another record increase in infections from three sexually transmitted diseases. More than 2 million new cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis were reported in the United States last year - the most…
St. Luke's Shows Off Birthing Center Remodel
DULUTH, Minn. - St. Luke's is celebrating what seems like a brand new birthing center and a baby-friendly designation. The birthing center recently went through a complete remodel and hospital…
UW-Superior Supports Military Veterans through Annual 5K
SUPERIOR, Wis. - This weekend many Northlanders will be getting in a workout to honor those who have and do protect the United States of America. UW-Superior is once again…
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…
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…
