Minnesota's new paid leave law: What you need to know
Minnesota's new paid leave program begins in 2026, offering up to 12 weeks of each family or medical leave, but no more than 20 total weeks in a year.
Minnesota's new paid leave program begins in 2026, offering up to 12 weeks of each family or medical leave, but no more than 20 total weeks in a year.
Affordable Care Act subsidies expire, millions of Americans now faced with steep health insurance hikes
The Enhanced tax credits that have helped millions of Americans offset the cost of the Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired as 2025 came to a close.
The Enhanced tax credits that have helped millions of Americans offset the cost of the Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired as 2025 came to a close.
North Memorial Health-Maple Grove Hospital announces first baby of 2026
North Memorial Health-Maple Grove Hospital announced Thursday morning they delivered their first baby of 2026, promptly at midnight.
North Memorial Health-Maple Grove Hospital announced Thursday morning they delivered their first baby of 2026, promptly at midnight.
Minnesota child care operators say federal funding freeze ‘devastating’
Child care operators in Minnesota say if federal funds are lost, thousands of families will pay the price.
Child care operators in Minnesota say if federal funds are lost, thousands of families will pay the price.
Autism fraud in MN: Children face challenges
As Minnesota implements measures to prevent fraud in social service programs, children who are on the autism spectrum could face additional challenges. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the latest.
As Minnesota implements measures to prevent fraud in social service programs, children who are on the autism spectrum could face additional challenges. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the latest.
Federal audit reveals oversight flaws in Minnesota’s child care payments
The federal government estimated that 11% of all payments likely had some flaw, potentially impacting $231.4 million in child care claims across more than 1,150 providers.
The federal government estimated that 11% of all payments likely had some flaw, potentially impacting $231.4 million in child care claims across more than 1,150 providers.
Minnesota fraud fallout: Payment delays threaten autism centers
As Minnesota implements measures to prevent fraud in social service programs, children who are on the autism spectrum could face additional challenges.
As Minnesota implements measures to prevent fraud in social service programs, children who are on the autism spectrum could face additional challenges.
MN GOP worked with YouTuber investigation
In the days that have followed a viral video illustrating potential day care fraud in Minnesota, Minnesota GOP leaders, including House Speaker and governor candidate Rep. Lisa Demuth, have confirmed they were aware of the efforts of YouTuber Nick Shirley prior to the video being released. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim has the details.
In the days that have followed a viral video illustrating potential day care fraud in Minnesota, Minnesota GOP leaders, including House Speaker and governor candidate Rep. Lisa Demuth, have confirmed they were aware of the efforts of YouTuber Nick Shirley prior to the video being released. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim has the details.
Minnesota paid leave program applications open
Minnesota’s Paid Family Leave program is ready to roll out, with applications opening to be accepted on Wednesday, Dec. 31. FOX 9’s Tim Blotz explains what you need to know.
Minnesota’s Paid Family Leave program is ready to roll out, with applications opening to be accepted on Wednesday, Dec. 31. FOX 9’s Tim Blotz explains what you need to know.
Minnesota GOP on fraud under Walz: 'Taxpayers are tired of being ripped off'
Minnesota GOP leaders are calling for Gov. Tim Walz to resign amid allegations of ongoing fraud during his tenure. The latest, a YouTube influencer reportedly exposing more than $100 million in fraud at alleged child care centers.
Minnesota GOP leaders are calling for Gov. Tim Walz to resign amid allegations of ongoing fraud during his tenure. The latest, a YouTube influencer reportedly exposing more than $100 million in fraud at alleged child care centers.
Popular painkiller offers little relief, raises serious health risks, study finds
A widely prescribed opioid painkiller showed limited effectiveness and increased risk of negative effects in a new analysis published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.
A widely prescribed opioid painkiller showed limited effectiveness and increased risk of negative effects in a new analysis published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.
19 states sue HHS over push to ban transgender care for minors
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.
UCare informs customers of shutdown
UCare started alerting customers last week that they will need to transition to a different plan before the end of the year, leaving thousands of members looking to find new Medicare supplement coverage.
UCare started alerting customers last week that they will need to transition to a different plan before the end of the year, leaving thousands of members looking to find new Medicare supplement coverage.
UCare shutdown anything but smooth, affected customers claim
Thousands of UCare customers are now scrambling to find new healthcare plans before the end of the year after the company's promise of a smooth shutdown and transition to Medica hit another snag.
Thousands of UCare customers are now scrambling to find new healthcare plans before the end of the year after the company's promise of a smooth shutdown and transition to Medica hit another snag.
Governor Walz speaks on Affordable Care Act, fraud charges
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz spoke to reporters about healthcare subsidies that are set to expire at the end of the year. He also took questions about the latest criminal charges filed against fraudsters in the state.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz spoke to reporters about healthcare subsidies that are set to expire at the end of the year. He also took questions about the latest criminal charges filed against fraudsters in the state.
Medicaid program for disabled adults was 'vulnerable to fraud,' federal prosecutors say
On Thursday the FBI raided a Bloomington business as part of an investigation into a Medicaid program that federal prosecutors said was “vulnerable to fraud."
On Thursday the FBI raided a Bloomington business as part of an investigation into a Medicaid program that federal prosecutors said was “vulnerable to fraud."
Here are the 4 Republicans that broke party lines to force health care subsidies vote
Four House Republicans crossed party lines to force a vote on extending health care tax credits that millions of Americans rely on to lower their insurance premiums.
Four House Republicans crossed party lines to force a vote on extending health care tax credits that millions of Americans rely on to lower their insurance premiums.
UHC, M Fairview Health reach 'agreement in principle' for patients
Negotiations between health care service providers UHC and M Health Fairview have resulted in an "agreement in principle," that affects an estimated 125,000 patients.
Negotiations between health care service providers UHC and M Health Fairview have resulted in an "agreement in principle," that affects an estimated 125,000 patients.
Could a smartwatch alert parents to a tantrum ahead? Mayo Clinic researchers think so
Would you use an app that could shorten a child's next tantrum by an average of 11 minutes?
Would you use an app that could shorten a child's next tantrum by an average of 11 minutes?
Two-thirds of Americans say government should ensure health care for all: poll
The poll comes as more than 22 million Americans brace for significantly higher health care costs next year.
The poll comes as more than 22 million Americans brace for significantly higher health care costs next year.