Walz visits HCMC to discuss major hospital funding deal
Gov. Tim Walz visited the Hennepin County Medical Center on Wednesday to highlight a historic $705 million investment passed by lawmakers in hopes of keeping HCMC's doors open.
Gov. Tim Walz visited the Hennepin County Medical Center on Wednesday to highlight a historic $705 million investment passed by lawmakers in hopes of keeping HCMC's doors open.
Minnesota politics: What didn’t get finished?
Minnesota lawmakers ended the session with several high-profile proposals left unresolved, including issues such as gun safety, school security funding, car tab fees and infrastructure deals.
Minnesota lawmakers ended the session with several high-profile proposals left unresolved, including issues such as gun safety, school security funding, car tab fees and infrastructure deals.
What failed at Minnesota Capitol: IVF coverage, gun safety, autonomous vehicle bills
Lawmakers wrapped up a busy session at the Capitol, but some of the biggest debates are far from over. Here's what's left undone:
Lawmakers wrapped up a busy session at the Capitol, but some of the biggest debates are far from over. Here's what's left undone:
Minnesota legislative session recap
The 2026 legislative session has ended with Minnesota lawmakers passing major bills passed on fraud prevention, health care and infrastructure. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.
The 2026 legislative session has ended with Minnesota lawmakers passing major bills passed on fraud prevention, health care and infrastructure. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.
Minnesota lawmakers reach $705M deal to keep HCMC open
State lawmakers on Wednesday struck a bipartisan deal to keep the cash-strapped Hennepin County Medical Center open, but county leaders said the hospital will still need a long-term solution. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the story.
State lawmakers on Wednesday struck a bipartisan deal to keep the cash-strapped Hennepin County Medical Center open, but county leaders said the hospital will still need a long-term solution. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the story.
California’s $1.3B Medicaid funding put on hold amid fraud suspicions
The Trump administration is widening its initiative to eliminate fraud in the federal health program, which includes a $1.3 billion deferral of Medicaid funding to California.
The Trump administration is widening its initiative to eliminate fraud in the federal health program, which includes a $1.3 billion deferral of Medicaid funding to California.
Minnesota stroke survivor: How storytelling helped her recovery after 3 strokes
A Minnesota woman’s journey through stroke recovery is helping shine a light on the importance of awareness, support and storytelling. FOX 9's Tim Blotz has the story.
A Minnesota woman’s journey through stroke recovery is helping shine a light on the importance of awareness, support and storytelling. FOX 9's Tim Blotz has the story.
Dr. Oz details California Medicaid fraud
On Wednesday, Dr. Mehmet Oz joined Vice President JD Vance to outline examples of potential Medicaid fraud stemming from California, resulting in the total deferment of $1.3 billion in federal payments to the state.
On Wednesday, Dr. Mehmet Oz joined Vice President JD Vance to outline examples of potential Medicaid fraud stemming from California, resulting in the total deferment of $1.3 billion in federal payments to the state.
$1.3 billion Medicaid reimbursements stopped
Saying that California politicians have “not taken fraud seriously,” Vice President JD Vance announced on Wednesday that $1.3 billion in Medicaid reimbursements from the federal government have been deferred within the state, noting that “American taxpayers are being defrauded” by state programs.
Saying that California politicians have “not taken fraud seriously,” Vice President JD Vance announced on Wednesday that $1.3 billion in Medicaid reimbursements from the federal government have been deferred within the state, noting that “American taxpayers are being defrauded” by state programs.
Maple Grove nurses authorize strike to demand better staffing, retention
Nearly 600 nurses at Maple Grove Hospital voted to authorize a strike after a year of contract talks as nurses demand better staffing, retention and workplace protection.
Nearly 600 nurses at Maple Grove Hospital voted to authorize a strike after a year of contract talks as nurses demand better staffing, retention and workplace protection.
Hantavirus cases continue to be monitored
Health officials are monitoring a Minnesotan who had contact with someone aboard the cruise ship linked to the hantavirus outbreak who tested positive. Officials say the risk to the public remains low as additional passengers are being monitored.
Health officials are monitoring a Minnesotan who had contact with someone aboard the cruise ship linked to the hantavirus outbreak who tested positive. Officials say the risk to the public remains low as additional passengers are being monitored.
PCOS gets new name in effort to improve diagnosis for millions of women
PCOS, a chronic hormonal condition affecting 1 in 8 women around the world, is getting a new name to improve diagnosis and care.
PCOS, a chronic hormonal condition affecting 1 in 8 women around the world, is getting a new name to improve diagnosis and care.
Hantavirus in Minnesota: Officials monitor person who might have been exposed
Health officials say they are monitoring a Minnesota resident after possible exposure to hantavirus abroad.
Health officials say they are monitoring a Minnesota resident after possible exposure to hantavirus abroad.
HCMC crisis: Hennepin County board holds meeting on hospital's future
The future of Hennepin County Medical Center is up in the air as county leaders scramble to find a way to keep the hospital open.
The future of Hennepin County Medical Center is up in the air as county leaders scramble to find a way to keep the hospital open.
Hennepin County Medical center facing closure: County board meets on hospital's future
The Hennepin County Board is holding a special closed-door meeting to discuss the future of the struggling Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC). As the state's premier Level One trauma center and a crucial safety-net hospital, HCMC has operated at a loss for seven of the last eight years. Without a swift funding solution, the hospital could close as soon as this summer.
The Hennepin County Board is holding a special closed-door meeting to discuss the future of the struggling Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC). As the state's premier Level One trauma center and a crucial safety-net hospital, HCMC has operated at a loss for seven of the last eight years. Without a swift funding solution, the hospital could close as soon as this summer.
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MN leaders push to protect local medical care access [FULL]
Hospital CEOs, leaders, and bipartisan lawmakers gathered at the Minnesota Capitol to urge action on HF 3609 in order to protect access to essential local health services before the legislative session ends.
Hospital CEOs, leaders, and bipartisan lawmakers gathered at the Minnesota Capitol to urge action on HF 3609 in order to protect access to essential local health services before the legislative session ends.
Amazon stocking Ozempic pills at kiosks, offering same-day delivery
Amazon is making Ozempic pills more accessible and stocking its U.S. kiosks with the medication and offering same-day delivery.
Amazon is making Ozempic pills more accessible and stocking its U.S. kiosks with the medication and offering same-day delivery.
Sanford Health, North Memorial Health agree to combine
North Memorial Health and Sanford Health have signed an agreement to combine their nonprofit health systems.
North Memorial Health and Sanford Health have signed an agreement to combine their nonprofit health systems.
White House says Trump's drugmaker deals could save economy $529B over next decade
President Trump’s “most favored nation” drugmaker deals could save the economy $529 billion over the next decade, a new White House analysis estimates.
President Trump’s “most favored nation” drugmaker deals could save the economy $529 billion over the next decade, a new White House analysis estimates.
Lawmakers work to save HCMC from closing
The future of Minnesota’s largest safety-net hospital is uncertain as state lawmakers race to prevent Hennepin County Medical Center from shutting down. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni has the latest details as a session deadline approaches.
The future of Minnesota’s largest safety-net hospital is uncertain as state lawmakers race to prevent Hennepin County Medical Center from shutting down. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni has the latest details as a session deadline approaches.