Minnesota air quality forecast for summer 2026: MPCA expects active alert season
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is predicting an active summer for air quality alerts, with multiple days likely impacted by wildfire smoke and elevated ozone levels.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is predicting an active summer for air quality alerts, with multiple days likely impacted by wildfire smoke and elevated ozone levels.
New GLP-1 drugs could suppress desire for more than just food, study suggests
A new study suggests GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may be able to do more than curb appetite. Here's what researchers found.
A new study suggests GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may be able to do more than curb appetite. Here's what researchers found.
Hantavirus is 'not the next COVID,' experts say: What to know
As health authorities work to contain the spread of a rare hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship, experts say it's not something most people should worry about.
As health authorities work to contain the spread of a rare hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship, experts say it's not something most people should worry about.
A Minnesota athlete’s push for rare genetic heart research
The Stern family from Maple Grove is taking on a mission to help advance research for a rare genetic heart disease.
The Stern family from Maple Grove is taking on a mission to help advance research for a rare genetic heart disease.
Hantavirus outbreak: 3 more patients evacuated from cruise ship
Three patients were evacuated to Europe Wednesday from the cruise ship experiencing a rare hantavirus outbreak.
Three patients were evacuated to Europe Wednesday from the cruise ship experiencing a rare hantavirus outbreak.
Medical waste at Twin Cities recycling center: Bill advances after body parts, syringes found
State lawmakers are taking action after a FOX 9 investigation revealed disturbing medical waste showing up at regular trash facilities.
State lawmakers are taking action after a FOX 9 investigation revealed disturbing medical waste showing up at regular trash facilities.
Kratom possession, sale punishment increases signed into law by Walz
The penalties for possessing and selling kratom by anyone under 21 years old just increased in Minnesota. Here's what you need to know.
The penalties for possessing and selling kratom by anyone under 21 years old just increased in Minnesota. Here's what you need to know.
FDA authorizes fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults in major shift under Trump
U.S. health regulators have announced their first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers.
U.S. health regulators have announced their first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers.
Health alert issued for ravioli pasta that may contain shellfish
The Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert for 32-oz. plastic bag packages containing “Giovanni Rana Rustic Beef Sauce & Creamy Burrata Cheese Ravioli."
The Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert for 32-oz. plastic bag packages containing “Giovanni Rana Rustic Beef Sauce & Creamy Burrata Cheese Ravioli."
Abortion bill returns to Supreme Court docket
Abortion is back on the docket for the Supreme Court after a lower court attempted to block mail access to a drug that terminates pregnancy. Pro-life advocates have called for in-person dispensing, saying taking the pill at home can be dangerous. FOX's Madison Scarpino has more.
Abortion is back on the docket for the Supreme Court after a lower court attempted to block mail access to a drug that terminates pregnancy. Pro-life advocates have called for in-person dispensing, saying taking the pill at home can be dangerous. FOX's Madison Scarpino has more.
Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship kills 3 people, others sickened
A hantavirus outbreak was suspected of killing three people and sickening at least three others on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean this weekend, according to world health officials.
A hantavirus outbreak was suspected of killing three people and sickening at least three others on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean this weekend, according to world health officials.
Dad survives rare internal decapitation after tree accident: 'I thought I was dying'
An Ohio father of two is recovering after surviving a rare and life-threatening internal decapitation caused by a freak work accident.
An Ohio father of two is recovering after surviving a rare and life-threatening internal decapitation caused by a freak work accident.
'Ozempic breath' sparks questions as users report strange side effect
Those taking GLP-1 medications for diabetes and weight loss often experience gastrointestinal symptoms, but some lesser-known side effects have also been reported.
Those taking GLP-1 medications for diabetes and weight loss often experience gastrointestinal symptoms, but some lesser-known side effects have also been reported.
Trump says GLP-1 weight-loss drugs coming at $50 for Medicare patients
President Trump announced the popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs would soon be more accessible to millions of Americans at a cost of only $50 per month.
President Trump announced the popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs would soon be more accessible to millions of Americans at a cost of only $50 per month.
Appeals court limits abortion pill access, requires in-person distribution nationwide
A federal appeals court has restricted access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion pill, by requiring it to be dispensed only in person at clinics rather than prescribed by mail.
A federal appeals court has restricted access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion pill, by requiring it to be dispensed only in person at clinics rather than prescribed by mail.
Facebook, Instagram could shutdown in New Mexico over child safety dispute
Meta may consider pulling its social media services from New Mexico as state prosecutors intensify their push for reforms to the tech company's platforms.
Meta may consider pulling its social media services from New Mexico as state prosecutors intensify their push for reforms to the tech company's platforms.
Feds defer more federal Medicaid funding to Minnesota citing fraud concerns
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz announced an additional $91 million of Minnesota Medicaid funding is being deferred.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz announced an additional $91 million of Minnesota Medicaid funding is being deferred.
Feds freeze another $91 million in Medicaid funding for MN
The Trump administration is freezing another $91 million in Medicaid funding for Minnesota. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
The Trump administration is freezing another $91 million in Medicaid funding for Minnesota. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
New research finds fish oil supplements can slow healing for some injuries
New research on popular fish oil supplements challenges the potential benefits for certain patients, particularly when it comes to brain health.
New research on popular fish oil supplements challenges the potential benefits for certain patients, particularly when it comes to brain health.
Red alert: Nurses sound alarm over HCMC funding
Minnesota nurses hold ‘RED ALERT’ rally to save Minneapolis’ Hennepin County Medical Center, the state’s largest hospital, which is in need “long-term financial solutions” to remain open. State lawmakers are currently discussing funding solutions before the legislative session ends.
Minnesota nurses hold ‘RED ALERT’ rally to save Minneapolis’ Hennepin County Medical Center, the state’s largest hospital, which is in need “long-term financial solutions” to remain open. State lawmakers are currently discussing funding solutions before the legislative session ends.