Mosquitoes with West Nile virus in MN among the 'highest numbers recorded' this July
Officials are warning of one of the highest West Nile virus activities ever recorded in Minnesota during the month of July.
Minnesota health officials monitoring increase in tularemia cases
The Minnesota Department of Health announced Thursday it is tracking an increase in human cases of tularemia in 2025.
Minnesota air quality alert expanded; poor air quality through Friday night
An air quality alert due to wildfire smoke from Canada has been expanded to include the Twin Cities metro and much of northern, central and southwestern Minnesota until Friday night.
8 children taken to hospital after seizure-like symptoms during youth choir concert
Fire officials said the children's symptoms were not life-threatening and crews at the scene inspected the church and found no hazardous conditions.
HHS to reform organ transplant system after probe finds donors showed 'signs of life'
Health and Human Services is instituting sweeping changes after investigation revealed that organs were being procured from patients who were still alive.
15 toxic chemicals added to 'high concern' list for children
Fifteen chemicals have been added to the Minnesota Department of Health's list of chemicals that are of high concern.
Eagan residents left frustrated, concerned over 'elevated' lead levels
Many residents said the forum did not provide an opportunity to get any substantive answers.
Prior Lake student has surgery for third brain tumor hours after graduation
Brooklynne Thorson, 18, graduated from Prior Lake High School in June. Just hours after getting her diploma, Thorson was scheduled for brain surgery.
Victoria family raises money for toddler with Cerebral Palsy: 'We'll keep fighting'
A couple from Victoria, Minnesota, are fighting to give their son a brighter future after being born with complications at just 27 weeks old.
Air quality alert issued across Minnesota: ‘Unhealthy for everyone’
Fine particle levels are expected to reach the purple air quality index category, which means it is considered “very unhealthy" for everyone throughout a wide stretch of Minnesota.
Smiles and tears in teen’s second bout with rare disease
A Buffalo teenager is smiling through an extremely rare medical condition that’s taken away her control of her body twice now.
Minnesota Family Council raises concerns about proposed changes to sex ed
The State of Minnesota is now in the process of revising its sexual education standards and implementing new benchmarks.
Twin Cities boil water advisory caused by technical failure, low pressure
Authorities now say a technical failure in the water system caused low pressure, which in turn triggered the advisory.
Air quality alert issued for northern MN due to wildfire smoke
An air quality alert is in effect for parts of northern Minnesota as wildfire smoke from fires burning in Canada again drifts south.
No link between aluminum in vaccines and autism, study says
A new study of 1.2 million kids found no link between aluminum in vaccines and autism or other chronic disorders. Here’s what we know.
31% of teens find AI chats “as satisfying or more satisfying" than human conversations
Teens admit that they prefer discussing important topics with AI companions more than people, according to a new study.