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…
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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…
Mental Health Facility for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Kids Opens in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - A mental health office for kids who are deaf or hard of hearing has opened in Duluth. Therapeutic Services Agency is now open on the 1000 block of East Ninth Street.…
Saint Scholastica Offers Free Flu Kits
DULUTH, Minn. - The College of Saint Scholastica is doing all it can to combat the recent increase of flu spreading around the campus. The student health service at the college has seen an…
American Red Cross Holds Blood Drive at Miller Hill Mall
DULUTH, Minn. - There is a critical need for blood donations across the country, with less than a three-day supply of O-positive and O-negative blood on hand. The American Red Cross held a blood…
Lake Superior Zoo First in State to Be Sensory Inclusive
DULUTH, Minn.- Those with sensory needs can now enjoy all the sights and sounds of Lake Superior Zoo, without being overwhelmed by the senses. The Zoo is now the first zoo in Minnesota…
Beargrease Vets on Alert with Warm Temperatures
DULUTH, Minn.- All the dogs taking mushers along the Beargrease trail, which is softer than usual due to warmer weather, calls for a big team of trained veterinarians. 11 vets and 7 veterinary technicians…
Whooping Cough Found in Superior Schools
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Three confirmed cases of whooping cough have been found between Superior Middle and High Schools, and other cases are pending. The Pertussis virus leads to a harsh cough which could stop…
Looking to Stress Less? Follow These Tips!
DULUTH, Minn. - Are you looking to get healthy and feel better about yourself? Maybe lose weight, get organized, or reduce stress? Thankfully, local health and wellness speaker, Berta Lippert, is here to help…
Minnesota Dentists Offering Free Dental Care for over 2,000 Children
DULUTH, Minn. - Northland children in need of dental care are now able to apply for free services to be completed on February 7 & 8. The Minnesota Dental Association (MDA)…
'Duluze' Weight Loss Challenge Kicks Off
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluze Weight Loss Challenge started Thursday at Clyde Iron Works in Duluth. Every week for the next thirteen weeks, competitors will step on a scale and log their…
