Mental health survey shows student improvement

The Minnesota Department of Health’s 2025 student survey shows overall well-being is moving in the right direction – a reversal of a decades-long trend of declining mental health among students across the state.

Focusing on sobriety during the holiday season

A Minnesota author discussed his new book aimed at helping others maintain their sobriety during the holiday season. FOX 9's Leah Beno spoke with Nick Hanson about "A Fragile Utopia," which shares his sobriety journey.

Invisible Wounds Project Wellness Summit this week

The Invisible Wounds Project Wellness Summit is working to provide mental health support for veterans, first responders and those who serve them. The event runs from 9 a.m. on Nov. 17 to 5 p.m. on Nov. 18. FOX 9's Leah Beno spoke with Executive Director Russ Haines to learn more about the nonprofit and the summit.

Mental health crisis in construction

Tim Worke, CEO of Associated General Contractors, spoke about the mental health crisis in construction. This comes after two Minnesota road construction workers were killed in as many days as they work to wrap up work before winter.

Addressing gaps in the mental health system

The mass shooting at Annunciation Church has raised new questions about what we can do about mental health issues to prevent future mass violence. Prairie Care CEO Todd Archibold join FOX 9 All Day to talk about the issues surrounding mental health treatment.

New mental health hospital opens in St. Paul

More psychiatric beds in St. Paul will be available with the opening of a new mental health hospital, but state health officials are expressing concern that only wealthy patients will be admitted. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the full report.

MN therapists working pro-bono after mass shooting

FOX 9's Leah Beno spoke with a Minnesota therapist about the resources available after the Annunciation mass shooting. More than 400 therapists are on this list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wndlX7iH4-you9lB7PUrUbBSSz57zfxpD7k7-0hN2FA/copy?pli=1&gid=0#gid=0 When you click on it, it will prompt you to "make a copy." This helps protect the sheet from someone accidentally deleting content.