Officer replaces therapy pig for young boy after tragic animal attack
A Kansas police officer stepped in to replace a therapy pig for a young boy after the original one was attacked by another animal.
A Kansas police officer stepped in to replace a therapy pig for a young boy after the original one was attacked by another animal.
Kids who consume energy drinks are more prone to mental health disorders, study finds
Energy drinks could pose a risk to young brains, according to new research.
Energy drinks could pose a risk to young brains, according to new research.
The debate around end-of-life care in MN
The debate over medical aid in dying has once again hit the Minnesota legislature. We heard from those people involved in the fight on Sunday.
The debate over medical aid in dying has once again hit the Minnesota legislature. We heard from those people involved in the fight on Sunday.
Law would restrict social media platforms use of children’s data
A bill likely to come before the Minnesota Legislature this session would place restrictions on businesses that offer online products or services that collect the data of child users.
A bill likely to come before the Minnesota Legislature this session would place restrictions on businesses that offer online products or services that collect the data of child users.
Dementia among younger people is linked to 15 factors, major study reveals
Early-onset dementia has been on the rise in recent years, and a new study suggests there are a wide range of risk factors — some genetic, and some controlled through lifestyle changes.
Early-onset dementia has been on the rise in recent years, and a new study suggests there are a wide range of risk factors — some genetic, and some controlled through lifestyle changes.
Congressional bill aims to increase psychiatric beds through regulatory reform
In Minnesota, and across the country, a lack of psychiatric beds is straining the system. Emergency rooms are overwhelmed, and families are left with very few options.
In Minnesota, and across the country, a lack of psychiatric beds is straining the system. Emergency rooms are overwhelmed, and families are left with very few options.
Bill hopes to increase psychiatric beds in MN
Minnesota and across the country, a lack of psychiatric beds is straining the system.
Minnesota and across the country, a lack of psychiatric beds is straining the system.
Meta to shield teens on Instagram, Facebook from self-harm, eating disorders content
Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.
Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.
Specific ideas and ways to change your life in 2024
New year’s resolutions get a bad rap. Here are some specific, small things you could start doing that are sure to bring big changes ahead.
New year’s resolutions get a bad rap. Here are some specific, small things you could start doing that are sure to bring big changes ahead.
Minnesotans share resolutions, many say they’re skipping the tradition
While many people will set new goals and lean into better habits as the new year begins, plenty of people say they’re skipping New Year’s resolutions.
While many people will set new goals and lean into better habits as the new year begins, plenty of people say they’re skipping New Year’s resolutions.
Getting through the holiday blues
The holiday season, often regarded as the most joyous time of year, can actually be quite challenging for many people, particularly those living with mental illness. According to the National Alliance on Mental Health, 64% of people with mental health conditions report that the holidays exacerbate their symptoms.
The holiday season, often regarded as the most joyous time of year, can actually be quite challenging for many people, particularly those living with mental illness. According to the National Alliance on Mental Health, 64% of people with mental health conditions report that the holidays exacerbate their symptoms.
New Minnesota paid sick leave law takes effect in 2024: What you need to know
More than a third of Minnesota's workforce does not currently get any paid sick time, but that's about to change.
More than a third of Minnesota's workforce does not currently get any paid sick time, but that's about to change.
Sick and safe time law begins in 2024
Starting on Jan. 1, a new sick and safe time law takes effect in Minnesota, allowing workers more time off when needed. FOX 9?s Rose Schmidt details what that could mean for you.
Starting on Jan. 1, a new sick and safe time law takes effect in Minnesota, allowing workers more time off when needed. FOX 9?s Rose Schmidt details what that could mean for you.
St. Paul gave $500 each month to 150 people: Here's what happened
Following an 18-month stretch in which the City of St. Paul offered a monthly payment of $500 in pre-paid debit cards to 150 of its residents, a study is offering a glimpse of the program's effectiveness.
Following an 18-month stretch in which the City of St. Paul offered a monthly payment of $500 in pre-paid debit cards to 150 of its residents, a study is offering a glimpse of the program's effectiveness.
Mental health during the holiday season
Our mental health can take a hit during the holidays, even though it's supposed to be the "happiest time of year". Dr. John Luehr with Sonder Behavioral Health joined the FOX 9 Morning news to talk about treatment options and offer advice.
Our mental health can take a hit during the holidays, even though it's supposed to be the "happiest time of year". Dr. John Luehr with Sonder Behavioral Health joined the FOX 9 Morning news to talk about treatment options and offer advice.
'Silent struggles': Teens' struggle with mental health
The Eden Prairie Local News reporters have put together a deepdive into the struggles faced by teens when it comes to mental health.
The Eden Prairie Local News reporters have put together a deepdive into the struggles faced by teens when it comes to mental health.
Suicide deaths reached a record high in 2022: Here's why rates are higher in men
Women are twice as likely as men to experience major depression, but only a fourth as likely as men to die by suicide.
Women are twice as likely as men to experience major depression, but only a fourth as likely as men to die by suicide.
Here's how much money you need to be happy, according to 2023 survey
A recent survey asked the age-old question: can money buy happiness? More than half said yes, and here's the price tag for the average American.
A recent survey asked the age-old question: can money buy happiness? More than half said yes, and here's the price tag for the average American.
Rosalynn Carter remembered as champion for mental health advocacy
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter spent five decades of championing the education, understanding, and normalizing of mental health and substance abuse treatment.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter spent five decades of championing the education, understanding, and normalizing of mental health and substance abuse treatment.
Teens and the suicide crisis | FOX 9 All Day
Jim Bayer and the Eden Prairie Local News have put together a series tackling the subject of teen suicide and mental health concerns. Thursday, Amy Hockert spoke with Bayer and Nancy Wagner, a mother who lost her child to suicide, about the crisis.
Jim Bayer and the Eden Prairie Local News have put together a series tackling the subject of teen suicide and mental health concerns. Thursday, Amy Hockert spoke with Bayer and Nancy Wagner, a mother who lost her child to suicide, about the crisis.