Minnesota Department of Health urges coronavirus preparedness

The Minnesota Department of Health says families, like businesses, schools and hospitals, should have emergency plans in place after a CDC report that says the coronavirus is spreading.

Mother promotes awareness for suicide prevention as high schools face growing crisis

The suicide rate among teens is climbing at an alarming rate in recent years, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Now, community members say the problem is hitting some Minnesota schools harder than ever before.

Study begins in US to test possible coronavirus treatment

At least two patient studies are already underway in China, including the other study involving remdesivir.

Minnesota regulators impose restrictions on Northern Metals after fire

Minnesota’s top pollution regulators ordered a Minneapolis recycling company to shut down some of its operations because of a massive fire that has burned for days in Sherburne County.

6 to 8 counties potentially impacted by Northern Metals fire, air quality testing underway

Minnesota health and pollution officials are asking people to stay away from the Northern Metals facility in Becker while crews work to put out the fire and air quality testing continues.

Hundreds of passengers begin leaving after cruise ship’s coronavirus quarantine ends

Hundreds of passengers are leaving today, and Japanese officials will spend the next three days conducting the disembarkation of about 2,000 others. The U.S. evacuated more than 300 people over the weekend.

Medical team from Minnesota returns from San Diego Coronavirus quarantine base

The members of this team are medical professionals that act as reservists and respond to medical emergencies if the federal government says they need their help.

Coronavirus cases in China fall for 2nd day, deaths top 2,000

The updated figures on the COVID-19 illness for mainland China bring the total for cases to 74,185 and deaths to 2,004.

Wisconsin man in hospice care with ALS marries soul mate

In sickness and in health: A western Wisconsin couple tied the knot on Saturday as the groom faces a fatal diagnosis.

Nutritious recipes for Heart Health Month

Christina Meyer-Jax stopped by FOX 9 to share some healthy recipes for National Heart Health Month.