Whistleblower case against United Health Group said to lack evidence
After 14 years, thousands of pages of legal documents and depositions, a whistleblower case against Minnesota-based UnitedHealth Group is now said to be lacking in evidence.
After 14 years, thousands of pages of legal documents and depositions, a whistleblower case against Minnesota-based UnitedHealth Group is now said to be lacking in evidence.
Blood donor, whose ‘golden arm’ helped save 2.4 million babies, dies at 88
James Harrison made over 1,000 blood donations from age 18 until he was forced to retire at age 81.
James Harrison made over 1,000 blood donations from age 18 until he was forced to retire at age 81.
Lead in drinking water at MN schools, child care centers: Interactive map
A new interactive map shows the lead levels in drinking water at schools and child care centers in Minnesota.
A new interactive map shows the lead levels in drinking water at schools and child care centers in Minnesota.
Paid family leave delay considered by Minnesota lawmakers
If approved, the proposal would delay the implementation of the Minnesota Paid Leave Law by one year - beginning in 2027.
If approved, the proposal would delay the implementation of the Minnesota Paid Leave Law by one year - beginning in 2027.
Minneapolis Veterans Affairs research workers laid off amid federal cuts
The Veterans Affairs Healthcare System serves about 100,000 veterans in the Minneapolis area. The VA is assessing how it will be impacted by government spending cuts.
The Veterans Affairs Healthcare System serves about 100,000 veterans in the Minneapolis area. The VA is assessing how it will be impacted by government spending cuts.
Bird flu drives up egg prices for Twin Cities businesses
Bakeries here in the Twin Cities are scrambling to find eggs, with one Minneapolis bakery facing the hard choice of potentially raising prices.
Bakeries here in the Twin Cities are scrambling to find eggs, with one Minneapolis bakery facing the hard choice of potentially raising prices.
New herbal shop in north Minneapolis hopes to cultivate a following
A new herbal shop in North Minneapolis hopes to improve access to holistic healing, regardless of income or background.
A new herbal shop in North Minneapolis hopes to improve access to holistic healing, regardless of income or background.
Scott Co. chemical spray potentially puts kids, foliage at risk
Hundreds of trees and bushes have died in a Scott County neighborhood where the local government had chemicals sprayed to clear the right-of-way, allegedly without telling nearby residents.
Hundreds of trees and bushes have died in a Scott County neighborhood where the local government had chemicals sprayed to clear the right-of-way, allegedly without telling nearby residents.
These cities are most likely to see an explosion in disease-spreading pests: study
Ticks, mosquitoes, cockroaches and rodents pose serious health risks, experts say. Here’s where you’re most likely to see pest problems in coming months.
Ticks, mosquitoes, cockroaches and rodents pose serious health risks, experts say. Here’s where you’re most likely to see pest problems in coming months.
100-year-old man still has game at Dublin Bowl
At 100 years old, Joe Alvarez has still got game.
At 100 years old, Joe Alvarez has still got game.
Minneapolis boulevard garden ordinance approved to expand vegetation
The Minneapolis City Council has approved a city-wide boulevard garden ordinance that will allow people to create gardens in front of their property, provided they follow a range of restrictions.
The Minneapolis City Council has approved a city-wide boulevard garden ordinance that will allow people to create gardens in front of their property, provided they follow a range of restrictions.
SinuCleanse nasal wash system under voluntary recall due to microbial contamination
Some nasal wash bottles are under a voluntary recall after testing positive for a microbial contamination that could lead to blood infections, according to the FDA.
Some nasal wash bottles are under a voluntary recall after testing positive for a microbial contamination that could lead to blood infections, according to the FDA.
No reported measles cases in Minnesota following outbreak in Texas
Minnesota health officials say there are currently no reported measles cases in the state so far in 2025, but warn that those who are unvaccinated against the highly contagious virus are at risk.
Minnesota health officials say there are currently no reported measles cases in the state so far in 2025, but warn that those who are unvaccinated against the highly contagious virus are at risk.
Resident dies from cold exposure at troubled Lino Lakes Assisted Living facility
The Minnesota Department of Health said that earlier this month, staff at Lino Lakes Assisted Living failed to supervise a resident with dementia who needed safety checks every two to three hours. That person ultimately left the building and died from cold exposure.
The Minnesota Department of Health said that earlier this month, staff at Lino Lakes Assisted Living failed to supervise a resident with dementia who needed safety checks every two to three hours. That person ultimately left the building and died from cold exposure.
Measles: Your questions answered
State health officials say the 2025 measles outbreak is the largest in the state in nearly 30 years. Here are some of the most common questions about the illness and the answers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
State health officials say the 2025 measles outbreak is the largest in the state in nearly 30 years. Here are some of the most common questions about the illness and the answers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
Texas child becomes first to die of measles in U.S. since 2015
Officials say the school-aged child was not vaccinated and was hospitalized in Lubbock last week after testing positive for measles. This is the first death in the U.S. caused by measles since 2015, according to the CDC.
Officials say the school-aged child was not vaccinated and was hospitalized in Lubbock last week after testing positive for measles. This is the first death in the U.S. caused by measles since 2015, according to the CDC.
Pharmacy firm cuts prices for popular weight-loss drug again
Eli Lilly is expanding the supply and cutting the costs of its weight-loss drug Zepbound, broadening access to more patients without insurance.
Eli Lilly is expanding the supply and cutting the costs of its weight-loss drug Zepbound, broadening access to more patients without insurance.
Catholics pray for Pope Francis
Catholics from across the world are praying for Pope Francis amid his health battle.
Catholics from across the world are praying for Pope Francis amid his health battle.
When is the happiest time of day?
A recent study took a look at how the time of day, season and day of the week can impact mental health. Here are the findings.
A recent study took a look at how the time of day, season and day of the week can impact mental health. Here are the findings.
New coronavirus discovered in Chinese bats: What we know
This new virus reportedly can bind to humans in a comparable manner to the virus that causes COVID-19.
This new virus reportedly can bind to humans in a comparable manner to the virus that causes COVID-19.