Rounding up Essentia media coverage in January
February 02, 2026 By: Louie St. George

Each month, we share some of our favorite Essentia-related stories on the Newsroom. Here are a few of the highlights from January; please note that some of these stories require log-in credentials and thus may not be accessible for all.
Fargo Forum: Essentia Health to open clinic in former Wells Fargo building in downtown Moorhead
WDAY Radio (Fargo): Essentia Health and Fit Farmer Focus (starts at about the 9:30 mark)
Duluth News Tribune: Local Doctor’s View: With partnerships, Essentia building healthier Northland communities
Valley News Live (Fargo): Keep your skin healthy this winter: Expert tips from a dermatologist
WDAY TV (Fargo): Flu cases surge across North Dakota, hitting emergency departments in Fargo
Fox 21 (Duluth): Influenza rates at highest level in 25 years, CDC says
KVRR (Fargo): Frostbite is imminent as temperatures and windchill drops
WDIO (Duluth): Layer up, Minnesota: Protect your skin and spirits as temps drop
WDIO: Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic expands lung cancer screening with new robotic system
Rochester Post Bulletin: Many Minnesota hospital systems spent more on charity care during first full year of screening law
Moose Lake Star Gazette: CDC reports worst flu season in 25 years
Becker’s: 274 hospital and health system CNOs to know
Northern News Now (Duluth): The fight for a future: Northlanders never surrender to ALS
Duluth News Tribune: Our View: Lawmakers can keep stepping up for rural ambulances
