World's most premature baby defies all medical odds to reach 1st birthday
Nash Keen, born at 21 weeks and weighing 10 ounces, just celebrated his first birthday and earned a Guinness World Record as the most premature baby to survive.
Nash Keen, born at 21 weeks and weighing 10 ounces, just celebrated his first birthday and earned a Guinness World Record as the most premature baby to survive.
'One in Eight' documentary highlights breast cancer battle
A new documentary shines light on battling breast cancer. "One in Eight" shares the journey of 10 women living in and around the Twin Cities metro. The title brings attention to the statistic that one in eight women will likely be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. The movie debuts Aug. 10 at the Stages Theater in Hopkins, with proceeds going to help cancer research. Tickets can be found here: https://givebutter.com/oneineight
A new documentary shines light on battling breast cancer. "One in Eight" shares the journey of 10 women living in and around the Twin Cities metro. The title brings attention to the statistic that one in eight women will likely be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. The movie debuts Aug. 10 at the Stages Theater in Hopkins, with proceeds going to help cancer research. Tickets can be found here: https://givebutter.com/oneineight
Study finds weight can return months after ending use of anti-obesity drugs
Researchers in a recent study discovered that people taking medications to help them lose weight might experience weight gain after they stop using the drugs.
Researchers in a recent study discovered that people taking medications to help them lose weight might experience weight gain after they stop using the drugs.
West Nile virus spike in Minnesota mosquitoes
The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District is warning the public about a spike in West Nile virus detected in Minnesota mosquitoes. FOX 9's Lauren Andrego spoke with an official about what can be done.
The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District is warning the public about a spike in West Nile virus detected in Minnesota mosquitoes. FOX 9's Lauren Andrego spoke with an official about what can be done.
Mosquitoes with West Nile virus in MN among the 'highest numbers recorded' this July
Officials are warning of one of the highest West Nile virus activities ever recorded in Minnesota during the month of July.
Officials are warning of one of the highest West Nile virus activities ever recorded in Minnesota during the month of July.
7,000 is the new 10,000 steps
Out with the old and in with the new! Experts are saying you do not really need 10,000 steps and to aim to reach 7,000 steps instead. Keri Andersen is a fitness trainer and she breaks this down for us.
Out with the old and in with the new! Experts are saying you do not really need 10,000 steps and to aim to reach 7,000 steps instead. Keri Andersen is a fitness trainer and she breaks this down for us.
Minnesota health officials monitoring increase in tularemia cases
The Minnesota Department of Health announced Thursday it is tracking an increase in human cases of tularemia in 2025.
The Minnesota Department of Health announced Thursday it is tracking an increase in human cases of tularemia in 2025.
Minnesota air quality alert expanded; poor air quality through Friday night
An air quality alert due to wildfire smoke from Canada has been expanded to include the Twin Cities metro and much of northern, central and southwestern Minnesota until Friday night.
An air quality alert due to wildfire smoke from Canada has been expanded to include the Twin Cities metro and much of northern, central and southwestern Minnesota until Friday night.
8 children taken to hospital after seizure-like symptoms during youth choir concert
Fire officials said the children's symptoms were not life-threatening and crews at the scene inspected the church and found no hazardous conditions.
Fire officials said the children's symptoms were not life-threatening and crews at the scene inspected the church and found no hazardous conditions.
HHS to reform organ transplant system after probe finds donors showed 'signs of life'
Health and Human Services is instituting sweeping changes after investigation revealed that organs were being procured from patients who were still alive.
Health and Human Services is instituting sweeping changes after investigation revealed that organs were being procured from patients who were still alive.
15 toxic chemicals added to 'high concern' list for children
Fifteen chemicals have been added to the Minnesota Department of Health's list of chemicals that are of high concern.
Fifteen chemicals have been added to the Minnesota Department of Health's list of chemicals that are of high concern.
Eagan residents left frustrated, concerned over 'elevated' lead levels
Many residents said the forum did not provide an opportunity to get any substantive answers.
Many residents said the forum did not provide an opportunity to get any substantive answers.
FOX 9 Evening News: July 22, 2025
FOX 9 Evening News: July 22, 2025
FOX 9 Evening News: July 22, 2025
Prior Lake student has surgery for third brain tumor hours after graduation
Brooklynne Thorson, 18, graduated from Prior Lake High School in June. Just hours after getting her diploma, Thorson was scheduled for brain surgery.
Brooklynne Thorson, 18, graduated from Prior Lake High School in June. Just hours after getting her diploma, Thorson was scheduled for brain surgery.
Victoria family raises money for toddler with Cerebral Palsy: 'We'll keep fighting'
A couple from Victoria, Minnesota, are fighting to give their son a brighter future after being born with complications at just 27 weeks old.
A couple from Victoria, Minnesota, are fighting to give their son a brighter future after being born with complications at just 27 weeks old.
Buffalo teenager's 2nd battle with rare disease
Avery Russek, 17, is fighting an extremely rare autoimmune disease called opsoclonus myoclonus, a condition she was first diagnosed with at 3 years old. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the full story.
Avery Russek, 17, is fighting an extremely rare autoimmune disease called opsoclonus myoclonus, a condition she was first diagnosed with at 3 years old. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the full story.
Air quality alert issued across Minnesota: ‘Unhealthy for everyone’
Fine particle levels are expected to reach the purple air quality index category, which means it is considered “very unhealthy" for everyone throughout a wide stretch of Minnesota.
Fine particle levels are expected to reach the purple air quality index category, which means it is considered “very unhealthy" for everyone throughout a wide stretch of Minnesota.
Smiles and tears in teen’s second bout with rare disease
A Buffalo teenager is smiling through an extremely rare medical condition that’s taken away her control of her body twice now.
A Buffalo teenager is smiling through an extremely rare medical condition that’s taken away her control of her body twice now.
Minnesota Family Council raises concerns about proposed changes to sex ed
The State of Minnesota is now in the process of revising its sexual education standards and implementing new benchmarks.
The State of Minnesota is now in the process of revising its sexual education standards and implementing new benchmarks.
Twin Cities boil water advisory caused by technical failure, low pressure
Authorities now say a technical failure in the water system caused low pressure, which in turn triggered the advisory.
Authorities now say a technical failure in the water system caused low pressure, which in turn triggered the advisory.