Minnesota reports 25 cases of rare syndrome in children associated with COVID-19

Since May, there have been 25 cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children or MIS-C, the rare condition associated with COVID-19, according to Minnesota State Epidemiologist Dr. Ruth Lynfield.

University of Minnesota students speak out after videos show crowded bars, parties

Students are speaking out after photos and videos posted on social media over the weekend showed large parties and crowded bars near the University of Minnesota.

Minnesota reports highest non-ICU hospitalizations for COVID-19 since Sept. 2

After remaining steady for all of September, non-ICU hospitalizations for COVID-19 in Minnesota spiked from 127 to 154 Tuesday—the highest that number has been since Sept. 2, according to the latest data from the state health department. 

Spyhouse Coffee workers hold 1-day strike over COVID-19 working conditions

Spyhouse Coffee employees were shutting doors around the metro on Saturday, as part of a strike for protections on the job during the pandemic.

COVID-19 infection rates soar in college towns as students return

College towns across the U.S. have emerged as virus hot spots in recent weeks as schools struggle to contain the virus.

CDC drops controversial coronavirus testing guidance

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention essentially returned to its previous testing guidance, getting rid of language posted last month that said people who didn't feel sick didn't need to get tested.

Global COVID-19 cases top 30 million, according to Johns Hopkins

There are now more than 30 million known COVID-19 infections around the world, according to Johns Hopkins University.

MDH: Nearly 1 in 3 Minnesotans have obesity

Nearly one in three Minnesotans have obesity, making them at a higher risk for severe symptoms of COVID-19 if caught, the Minnesota Department of Health said Thursday.

Fighting childhood cancer - how you can support LLS in their mission to find cures
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The FOX 9 Buzz is partnering with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to help raise funds to cure blood cancers. A big focus for LLS right now is taking on pediatric cancers. Abby Breyfogle joined the Buzz with more on her family's story of tragedy and triumphant, and how you can join the fight through next month's Light the Night virtual event.

Hennepin Healthcare security guard fired for dragging patient reinstated

A security guard fired for dragging a patient out of Hennepin Healthcare is back on the job Wednesday after being reinstated through arbitration.

UK scientists test nasal spray COVID-19 vaccine

British scientists are beginning a small study comparing how two experimental coronavirus vaccines might work when they are inhaled by people instead of being injected.