Keith Ellison suing Trump administration over NIH cuts, grant terminations

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is one of several state attorneys general that are suing President Donald Trump and his administration over the disruption of NIH funding and grant terminations.

High school hockey coach recovering from devastating brain injury

A police officer and high school hockey coach is now home after a devastating brain injury on the ice. He says he’s thankful to be alive, and now he’s on a mission to keep others safe on the ice.

Study finds unmarried older adults may have lower risk of dementia

A new study suggests older adults who are single may have a lower risk of developing dementia than those who are married. Experts say stress and social networks may play a role.

Curtain rises on play bringing awareness to organ donation

In a historic St. Paul theater, built more than 100 years ago for silent movies, the stage will come alive with sound, laughter, and dialogue in a contemporary play to shine a light on organ donation. 

Terminally ill patients take a new swing at end-of-life options

Lawmakers are proposing a bill that would "empower patients to make decisions about their own care at the end of life," according to End of Life Options Act supporters.

End-of-Life Options Act news conference [RAW]
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Lawmakers and advocates are urging the passage of the End-of-Life Options Act in Minnesota, which would give terminally ill patients the right to die with medical assistance.

Person dies of rabies after contracting virus from transplanted organ in Ohio

A Michigan resident died of rabies after receiving a kidney transplant from a donor exposed to the virus in Idaho, marking an extremely rare case of transmission through organ donation.

FOX 9 producer shares breast cancer diagnosis
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FOX 9 Senior Producer Amber Milner, who produces All Day Live for FOX LOCAL and FOX9.com, reveals at age 29 she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She chatted with FOX 9's Amy Hockert about the journey she's been on from her diagnosis to chemotherapy and what's next on her road to recovery.

HHS layoffs spark concerns for Meals on Wheels, LIHEAP: What to know

Meals on Wheels, which delivers 216 million meals a year to older and disabled people, is largely funded by a federal agency that reportedly lost at least 40% of its staff.

Measles update: These 5 states now have active outbreaks

Measles outbreaks are surging in 5 U.S. states, with over 400 cases in Texas and two deaths. Here’s what to know.

Trump FDA layoffs included staff working on bird flu response: Report

A Reuters report says the Trump administration’s mass layoffs at the FDA included staff working on the agency’s bird flu response, alarming health experts.

House GOP aims at DFL signatures, including universal free meals

Both universal free meals in schools and a program that helps with college tuition for low-income learners would shrink if the GOP can pass bills aimed at budget cuts.

Cold plunges may help your cells fight stress, new study shows

A new study from the University of Ottawa finds repeated cold plunges may improve cellular health and resilience by enhancing autophagy and reducing damage signals.

Which US city is the healthiest to live in?

WalletHub has ranked the healthiest U.S. cities based on factors like healthcare, food, fitness, and green space.

RFK Jr. says states can – and should – block soda from food stamps benefits

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says states will now be allowed to ban people from using SNAP benefits – better known as food stamps – to pay for sodas.

Security cams in MN daycares required under new bill before lawmakers

Lawmakers are considering requiring all daycares in the state have security cameras in infant and toddler areas, while allowing parents to access any footage for at least 60 days.