Biden plans to request more funding for new COVID-19 vaccine

President Joe Biden said Friday that he is planning to request more money from Congress to develop another new coronavirus vaccine, as scientists track new waves and hospitalizations rise, though not like before.

Autistic artist creates mural for St. Paul’s Creative Arts Zone

Engebretson has been working on his art for years through Interact Gallery, which uses art and artists to challenge the perceptions those living with disabilities.

Creative Arts Zone offering artist outlet
video

The Croma Zone Art Festival is meant to highlight and connect what has become known as the Creative Enterprise Zone along University Avenue in St. Paul, and one artist is making the most of it.

'Ref a game' fundraiser to help Twin Cities soccer referee battling cancer

A popular Twin Cities soccer referee has lost his only source of income as a cancer battle is keeping him off the field, but the local ref community is teaming up to help.

‘He wasn’t Tommy’: Family shares story of inhalant death

Tommy Byers had been inhaling compressed air – also known as huffing – for a quick and ultimately, deadly high.

MN family shares story of inhalant death
video

Tommy Byers had been inhaling the product ? also known as huffing ? for a quick and ultimately, deadly high. Even Tommy?s closest friends and family were in the dark about his addiction.

U of M gene therapy for rare child brain disorder
video

Doctors at the University of Minnesota are on the verge of a medical breakthrough in treating a life-threatening childhood brain disorder called Hurler syndrome.

Study suggests screen time for toddlers linked to developmental delays

Researchers found that young children exposed to too much screen time were at a higher risk for delays, including communication skills.

Pollen allergies spiking in Minnesota
video

Minnesotans dealing with allergies increasing lately are from alone, as pollen spikes increased last week due to the wind and heat.

More younger people are receiving cancer diagnoses, study finds — especially this type

The increase in early-onset cancers is likely associated with the increasing incidence of obesity as well as changes in environmental exposures, study authors noted.

More than 500 doctors, providers with Allina Health set to vote to unionize

If the vote goes through, the group of Allina doctors and top medical providers would become the largest private-sector health union in the country’s history, numbering 500 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

Largest ever adaptive mobility clinic
video

One of the largest ever mobility clinics took place in Minneapolis Wednesday, with more than 400 people moving together on the field at US Bank Stadium.

500+ Allina doctors, providers set to unionize
video

Hundreds of doctors and other top medical providers with Allina Health are getting ready to vote on whether to unionize. If the vote goes through, the group would be the largest private-sector health union in the country?s history. It includes more than 500 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants across 56 primary care and urgent care clinics. The clinics are all in Minnesota, except for one in River Falls, Wisconsin.

Eden Prairie resident?s final ride for cause
video

Bill Middeke is gearing up to bike 150 miles in two days for the Red Ribbon Ride this weekend. The Eden Prairie resident went on his first AIDS ride in 1999, after his best friend from his Air Force days tested positive for HIV.

Allina doctors consider unionizing
video

After months of discussions, primary care doctors and some other top medical providers with Allina Health have announced their intent to file for a union election. If their efforts are successful, it would be the largest private sector health union in the country?s history.