Bayer proposes $7.25B plan to settle Roundup cancer lawsuits
Bayer is proposing a $7.25 billion plan to settle thousands of lawsuits claiming its Roundup weedkiller caused cancer.
Bayer is proposing a $7.25 billion plan to settle thousands of lawsuits claiming its Roundup weedkiller caused cancer.
Mark Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media addiction trial
Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.
Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.
Christy Carlson Romano, former Disney star, reveals positive cancer screening results
Christy Carlson Romano shared in an emotional video on Tuesday that she received positive results from a recent cancer screening and plans to undergo a PET scan.
Christy Carlson Romano shared in an emotional video on Tuesday that she received positive results from a recent cancer screening and plans to undergo a PET scan.
Firefighters past and present urged to register with the CDC's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer
Due to the nature of the job, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) says firefighters have a higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer. The National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer is working to better understand the link between firefighting and cancer and is asking firefighters past and present to join the NFR.
Due to the nature of the job, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) says firefighters have a higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer. The National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer is working to better understand the link between firefighting and cancer and is asking firefighters past and present to join the NFR.
Doctors’ concerns this political session
As Minnesota lawmakers head back to the Capitol, doctors are eager to discuss key health-related priorities such as gun safety, vaccinations and healthcare. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard outlines their concerns on the eve of the opening night of the legislative session.
As Minnesota lawmakers head back to the Capitol, doctors are eager to discuss key health-related priorities such as gun safety, vaccinations and healthcare. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard outlines their concerns on the eve of the opening night of the legislative session.
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.