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.
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.
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.
Many residents said the forum did not provide an opportunity to get any substantive answers.
FOX 9 Evening News: July 22, 2025
FOX 9 Evening News: July 22, 2025
FOX 9 Evening News: July 22, 2025
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.
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.
A couple from Victoria, Minnesota, are fighting to give their son a brighter future after being born with complications at just 27 weeks old.
Buffalo teenager's 2nd battle with rare disease
Avery Russek, 17, is fighting an extremely rare autoimmune disease called opsoclonus myoclonus, a condition she was first diagnosed with at 3 years old. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the full story.
Avery Russek, 17, is fighting an extremely rare autoimmune disease called opsoclonus myoclonus, a condition she was first diagnosed with at 3 years old. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the full story.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Teens admit that they prefer discussing important topics with AI companions more than people, according to a new study.
Nicotine billboards skirt tobacco restrictions, advertising 'appeals to youth'
Tobacco billboards disappeared from the Minnesota landscape 27 years ago, but nicotine is speeding back into sight on the highway.
Tobacco billboards disappeared from the Minnesota landscape 27 years ago, but nicotine is speeding back into sight on the highway.
Boil water advisory lifted for New Hope, Crystal, Golden Valley residents
A boil water advisory in place for three Twin Cities communities after having their water services disrupted Sunday morning due to a valve malfunction was lifted early Monday night. Water is safe to use as normal.
A boil water advisory in place for three Twin Cities communities after having their water services disrupted Sunday morning due to a valve malfunction was lifted early Monday night. Water is safe to use as normal.
Research suggests link between diet and depression risk in women
A study suggests that eating a lot of processed foods and added sugars may raise the risk of depression in women aged 40 to 50 before menopause.
A study suggests that eating a lot of processed foods and added sugars may raise the risk of depression in women aged 40 to 50 before menopause.
Plague in Arizona: Health officials address concerns after Flagstaff death
The Arizona Public Health Association is advising the public that there is no need to worry about the plague, despite one person in Flagstaff dying from the disease.
The Arizona Public Health Association is advising the public that there is no need to worry about the plague, despite one person in Flagstaff dying from the disease.
Minnesota weather: Statewide air quality alert issued for wildfire smoke
A warm and muggy Friday also comes with air an quality alert throughout the state until at least Monday morning.
A warm and muggy Friday also comes with air an quality alert throughout the state until at least Monday morning.
1 person dies of the plague in northern Arizona
One person is dead, according to officials with Northern Arizona Healthcare, on the same day they showed up at Flagstaff Medical Center with symptoms of the plague.
One person is dead, according to officials with Northern Arizona Healthcare, on the same day they showed up at Flagstaff Medical Center with symptoms of the plague.