4 pediatric influenza deaths reported in MN this season, 2 in the past week
Data released by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) shows four pediatric influenza-related deaths this season, with two of them happening in the past week.
Data released by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) shows four pediatric influenza-related deaths this season, with two of them happening in the past week.
Public health funding hit hard as lawmakers respond to federal cuts
The impact of funding decisions at the federal level are trickling down to Minnesota, cutting some jobs and creating uncertainty.
The impact of funding decisions at the federal level are trickling down to Minnesota, cutting some jobs and creating uncertainty.
Company selling vapes disguised as highlighters banned in MN
A Ramsey County judge ordered a company that makes vapes designed to look like Sharpie highlighters to stop doing business in Minnesota, following a lawsuit from the state attorney general's office.
A Ramsey County judge ordered a company that makes vapes designed to look like Sharpie highlighters to stop doing business in Minnesota, following a lawsuit from the state attorney general's office.
Minneapolis vaccine clinics shut down after federal cuts
The Minneapolis Health Department says federal cuts have forced the city to close free vaccine clinics in underserved communities.
The Minneapolis Health Department says federal cuts have forced the city to close free vaccine clinics in underserved communities.
What to know about fluoride in drinking water as CDC plans to change guidance
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing to end the use of fluoride in water and intends to tell the CDC to stop recommending fluoridation in communities across the country.
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing to end the use of fluoride in water and intends to tell the CDC to stop recommending fluoridation in communities across the country.
RFK Jr. puts support behind MMR vaccine amid outbreak
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a trip to Texas on Sunday to attend the funeral of an 8-year-old girl who died of measles. After the funeral, Kennedy threw his support behind the MMR vaccine.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a trip to Texas on Sunday to attend the funeral of an 8-year-old girl who died of measles. After the funeral, Kennedy threw his support behind the MMR vaccine.
RFK Jr. attends funeral for Texas child who died of measles
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a trip to Texas on Sunday to attend the funeral of an 8-year-old girl who died of measles. In a post on social media, Kennedy said the best way to prevent the spread of measles in the MMR vaccine.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a trip to Texas on Sunday to attend the funeral of an 8-year-old girl who died of measles. In a post on social media, Kennedy said the best way to prevent the spread of measles in the MMR vaccine.
MN treatment centers seek higher Medicaid reimbursements
Thousands of Minnesotans seeking addiction treatment could soon be turned away. Treatment centers that receive Medicaid reimbursements have only seen one increase in funding in the last 15 years. Two bipartisan bills are now making their way through the state legislature, looking to set higher reimbursements. Eosis CEO Lew Zeidner shares why he hopes something will change during this session.
Thousands of Minnesotans seeking addiction treatment could soon be turned away. Treatment centers that receive Medicaid reimbursements have only seen one increase in funding in the last 15 years. Two bipartisan bills are now making their way through the state legislature, looking to set higher reimbursements. Eosis CEO Lew Zeidner shares why he hopes something will change during this session.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: Second child death reported
A second school-aged child has died from complications related to having measles, according to hospital officials in Lubbock.
A second school-aged child has died from complications related to having measles, according to hospital officials in Lubbock.
Candida auris, a deadly fungus, is on the rise in hospitals, senior facilities
Cases of Candida auris, a dangerous, drug-resistant fungus, are rising in hospitals and senior care centers across the U.S.
Cases of Candida auris, a dangerous, drug-resistant fungus, are rising in hospitals and senior care centers across the U.S.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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End-of-Life Options Act news conference [RAW]
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.
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.
Shingles vaccine may cut risk of dementia, study says
Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.
Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.