Mayo Clinic, other hospitals concerned UCare won’t fully repay $500m debt
UCare owes nearly a half billion dollars to the four largest hospital systems in Minnesota and hasn’t made payments in months.
UCare owes nearly a half billion dollars to the four largest hospital systems in Minnesota and hasn’t made payments in months.
Raising awareness for organ donations
Valentine’s Day also doubles as National Organ Donor Day to raise awareness about organ, eye and tissue donations, and to honor those who have become donors. FOX 9’s Tim Blotz has the story of one boy’s gift to save another.
Valentine’s Day also doubles as National Organ Donor Day to raise awareness about organ, eye and tissue donations, and to honor those who have become donors. FOX 9’s Tim Blotz has the story of one boy’s gift to save another.
National Donor Day highlights gift of life for Minnesota girl
Valentine's Day also marks National Donor Day, a time to raise awareness about organ, eye, and tissue donation. Each year the number of people needing a life-saving organ transplant outnumbers the availability of organs.
Valentine's Day also marks National Donor Day, a time to raise awareness about organ, eye, and tissue donation. Each year the number of people needing a life-saving organ transplant outnumbers the availability of organs.
Valentine's Day is National Donor Day
Valentine's Day is National Donor Day, and FOX 9's Tim Blotz highlights an uplifting organ donation story.
Valentine's Day is National Donor Day, and FOX 9's Tim Blotz highlights an uplifting organ donation story.
Hennepin Healthcare’s financial crisis accelerating due to UCare demise
Hennepin Healthcare’s budget crisis will likely accelerate because of a $115 million debt that UCare stopped making payments on when it started winding down operations late last year, according to court transcripts.
Hennepin Healthcare’s budget crisis will likely accelerate because of a $115 million debt that UCare stopped making payments on when it started winding down operations late last year, according to court transcripts.
MN pharmacy closures accelerating, report warns of 'pharmacy desert' increase
A 2026 report from the nonprofit Minnesota Independent Pharmacists warns that pharmacy closures are accelerating across the state, leading to an increase in “pharmacy deserts" that lack adequate access to medications and essential health services.
A 2026 report from the nonprofit Minnesota Independent Pharmacists warns that pharmacy closures are accelerating across the state, leading to an increase in “pharmacy deserts" that lack adequate access to medications and essential health services.
Popular weight-loss drugs linked to rare 'pirate disease,' researchers warn
Researchers are raising flags about GLP-1 weight-loss medications potentially increasing the risk of a rare disease.
Researchers are raising flags about GLP-1 weight-loss medications potentially increasing the risk of a rare disease.
CDC cancels $38 million worth of public health investments in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Health said the CDC has canceled about $38 million in grants that were meant to fund public health investments in Minnesota.
The Minnesota Department of Health said the CDC has canceled about $38 million in grants that were meant to fund public health investments in Minnesota.
CDC issues urgent travel alert as virus outbreak hits exclusive sunny islands destination
A group of exclusive sunny islands are on alert as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an urgent warning of a virus outbreak.
A group of exclusive sunny islands are on alert as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an urgent warning of a virus outbreak.
Colorectal cancer: Symptoms and what causes it
Colon cancer and rectal cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is rising among U.S. adults under the age of 50. Here are the symptoms and factors that could increase the risk of developing it.
Colon cancer and rectal cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is rising among U.S. adults under the age of 50. Here are the symptoms and factors that could increase the risk of developing it.
Amazon Pharmacy to expand same-day prescription delivery to 4,500 US cities
Amazon is expanding its same-day prescription delivery service to nearly 4,500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of 2026.
Amazon is expanding its same-day prescription delivery service to nearly 4,500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of 2026.
Minnesota's 2026 Climate Action Framework aims for 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040
Minnesota's updated Climate Action Framework outlines ambitious goals in an effort to tackle the alleged effects of increasing climate changes.
Minnesota's updated Climate Action Framework outlines ambitious goals in an effort to tackle the alleged effects of increasing climate changes.
Study reveals "speed training" the brain could delay dementia onset by years
Speed training your brain could help delay developing dementia by years, according to a recent National Institutes of Health study.
Speed training your brain could help delay developing dementia by years, according to a recent National Institutes of Health study.
Minnesota's Paid Leave program approves 13K applications in first month
We’re now one month into the Minnesota’s new paid leave program, and we’re starting to get a picture of how many people have applied. The numbers so far are right in line with what’s happened in other states that have enacted paid leave programs. FOX 9’s Tim Blotz has more.
We’re now one month into the Minnesota’s new paid leave program, and we’re starting to get a picture of how many people have applied. The numbers so far are right in line with what’s happened in other states that have enacted paid leave programs. FOX 9’s Tim Blotz has more.
Gustavus Adolphus pets in dorms program begins
A new pilot program is making Gustavus Adolphus the first pet-friendly dorms in the state of Minnesota. FOX 9’s All Day spoke with university president Dr. John Volin, who was joined by a special visitor, about why the program will be special for some students.
A new pilot program is making Gustavus Adolphus the first pet-friendly dorms in the state of Minnesota. FOX 9’s All Day spoke with university president Dr. John Volin, who was joined by a special visitor, about why the program will be special for some students.
'Full House' star Dave Coulier warns Americans not to ignore cancer signs
“Full House” star Dave Coulier says early cancer detection saved his life twice, revealing he is now in complete remission after battling two separate cancers in the past two years.
“Full House” star Dave Coulier says early cancer detection saved his life twice, revealing he is now in complete remission after battling two separate cancers in the past two years.
Brad Arnold, founding member and voice of 3 Doors Down, dies at 47
Brad Arnold, founding member and lead singer of the rock band 3 Doors Down, has died at the age of 47 following a battle with kidney cancer.
Brad Arnold, founding member and lead singer of the rock band 3 Doors Down, has died at the age of 47 following a battle with kidney cancer.
Controversial weed killer dicamba approved for some GMO crops: What to know
The EPA has reapproved a controversial weed killer for use on two genetically modified crops. Environmentalists fear the chemical will drift and destroy nearby farms, as it has in the past.
The EPA has reapproved a controversial weed killer for use on two genetically modified crops. Environmentalists fear the chemical will drift and destroy nearby farms, as it has in the past.
TrumpRx: Trump administration launches site for discounted prescription drugs
The Trump administration on Thursday launched TrumpRx, a website officials say will help patients buy certain prescription drugs at discounted prices at a time when health care costs remain a top concern for many Americans.
The Trump administration on Thursday launched TrumpRx, a website officials say will help patients buy certain prescription drugs at discounted prices at a time when health care costs remain a top concern for many Americans.
HIV epidemic explodes in popular honeymoon destination as crystal meth use surges
A popular honeymoon destination is the site of the Pacific’s fastest-growing HIV epidemic, with officials pointing to rising meth use as a key driver.
A popular honeymoon destination is the site of the Pacific’s fastest-growing HIV epidemic, with officials pointing to rising meth use as a key driver.