St. Luke's Receives American Heart Association Award
When it comes to treating heart attacks St. Luke's Hospital is being recognized as one of the best.
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EPA Proposes Expanded Use of New Herbicide
The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed expanding the use of a new version of a popular weed killer on genetically modified crops.
Northland Women to Fight Against Breast Cancer
This weekend Northland women will be rocking to fight breast cancer.
St. Louis County Public Health Offers Free Flu Shot Clinics
In an effort to combat the flu from spreading, the St. Louis County Public Health Department is hosting free flu shot clinics across Duluth.
Post-Election Special Session Talks to Address Rising Health Care Premiums
Governor Mark Dayton and legislative leaders have now set their sights on a post-election special session to address rising health care premiums.
Safe Candy Options for Halloween
With so much candy going around, it’s important to monitor how much candy the little ones are eating.
Free Flu Shot Clinics Offered in Duluth
St. Louis County Public Health nurses will be conducting a series of free flu shot clinics in Duluth, for those six months and older, who are uninsured or underinsured.
Uncompensated Hospital Care Costs in Minnesota Drop 17 Percent
A new report shows the cost of uncompensated care at Minnesota hospitals has dropped nearly 17 percent since the federal Affordable Care Act was implemented.
UW-Madison Confirms Meningococcal Disease in 3rd Student
The University of Wisconsin-Madison says meningococcal disease has been confirmed in third student.
Dayton Plans to Provide a 25 Percent Health Insurance Premium Rebate
Detailed plan was announced to provide a 25-percent health insurance premium rebate in an effort to address rising premiums for Minnesotans.
Joy Ride Teams Up With Local Bars
With an average of nearly one thousand DWI arrest each year.It's no surprise that southern St. Louis and Carlton counties rank number 5 in the U.S. for the deadliest counties related to DWI.
Premiums Continue to Rise as Health Care Debate Stalls
Republican House Speaker Kurt Daudt is threatening to call for Governor Mark Dayton's resignation over Minnesota's rising health care costs and access issues.
New Community Initiative Spreads Awareness for Dementia
Studies show that Alzheimer’s and dementia are the sixth leading cause of death among Americans.
Sixth District Treatment Courts Receive Grant
The 975,000 dollar grant runs over three years.
Governor Dayton Urges Legislators to Agree on Health Care Fix
Governor Mark Dayton says he will call a special session to address rapidly rising costs for people buying health insurance through Minnesota's state exchange, if legislative leaders can come up with a plan of action.
