Essentia Health: What Is A Child Life Specialist?
DULUTH, Minn. - JoHanna Orman joined FOX 21's Dan Hanger during the 8 a.m. hour of the morning show to talk about Essentia Health's Child Life Specialists and what they do for kids…
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Legalizing Medical Marijuana In Wisconsin Gets First Public Hearing
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A Republican-authored bill to legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin will be getting its first public hearing next week, achieving one goal of backers even though the measure will not pass this year. The Legislature has adjourned…
Duluth Woman Flies To Poland-Ukraine Border With Medical Supplies For Refugees
DULUTH, Minn. - A Duluthian born and raised in Ukraine left the Duluth International Airport Monday for the border of Poland and Ukraine with all types of medical supplies as Russian forces continue their deadly…
St. Lukes Looking for COVID-19 Study Participants
DULUTH, Minn.-- St. Lukes has partnered with the CDC and five other research sites for a study that will look into how COVID-19 moves through populations of people. St. Lukes is welcoming…
Annual Gear Up For Grandma's Preparing Marathon Runners, Helping Overseas
HERMANTOWN, Minn. -- With just two months till the biggest race in Duluth, Grandma’s Marathon held 'Gear Up For Grandmas' here in Hermantown Saturday morning, to not only prepare, but educate racers…
UMD Public Health Students Give Out Personal Wellness Kits
UMD Public Health students are teaming up with the Kirby Program Board to promote good health on campus for National Public Health…
Cyclospora Found in Ocean Mist Farms Brand Romaine Hearts
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is alerting consumers to avoid eating a specific lot of Ocean Mist Farms brand romaine hearts sold at several stores throughout Wisconsin. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture…
Bird Ban Has Local Chickens "Cooped Up"
The highly pathogenic avian influenza strain called H5N1 can be devastating to poultry livestock and farmers. In a proactive effort, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health has banned…
New Therapy at Yoga Studio Helps People Chill-Out in Lake Superior
DULUTH, Minn.-- A local yoga and fitness studio in Downtown Duluth is offering a new advanced form of yoga to really help you "Chill-out." Evolve Yoga and Fitness Downtown is adding cold water…
Poultry Sales, Exhibits Temporarily Banned due to Bird Flu
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota animal health officials are imposing a ban on all poultry sales and exhibitions through the month of April after the presence of bird flu was found in the state. The ban, which includes poultry…
ALS-Stricken Sen. Tomassoni, Minnesota Lawmakers Sign Law Granting $25 million to ALS Research, Caregivers
ST. PAUL, Minn.- The State of Minnesota has officially dedicated millions of dollars to ALS research -- and front and center, showing firsthand…
Wildlife Experts Search for Cause in COVID-19 Infecting Northland Minnesota Animals
GRAND PORTAGE, Minn. (AP)--Wildlife experts are searching for the virus that causes COVID-19 in deer, bears, moose and wolves in Minnesota's north woods. They are among researchers around the world trying to figure out how and where wildlife is spreading…
MNA to Essentia: Don't Hamper Possible Union at Miller Hill Outpatient Surgery Center
DULUTH, Minn. -Â When Essentia Health opens their new outpatient surgery center at Miller Hill Mall this summer, the Minnesota Nurses Association does not want them to stop nurses from possibly unionizing.…
State of Minnesota Launces Program to Provide At-Home COVID-19 Tests
AP --- Minnesota is launching a new online program to provide free at-home rapid COVID-19 tests. Beginning Tuesday, Minnesotans can order two test kits per home for a total of four tests via mn.gov/covid19. The state has secured 500,000 of…
FDA OKs Another Pfizer, Moderna COVID Booster for 50 and Up
AP-U.S. regulators on Tuesday authorized another COVID-19 booster for people age 50 and older, a step to offer extra protection for the most vulnerable in case the coronavirus rebounds. The Food and Drug Administration’s decision opens a fourth dose of…
