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.
Flu season is peaking in these 13 states, data shows
With flu cases spiking in the U.S., the CDC released new stats for flu activity nationwide. Here are the states with the highest activity.
With flu cases spiking in the U.S., the CDC released new stats for flu activity nationwide. Here are the states with the highest activity.
What is DVT, the condition that sidelined Victor Wembanyama?
San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama’s season is likely over after he was diagnosed with a blood clot in his right shoulder.
San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama’s season is likely over after he was diagnosed with a blood clot in his right shoulder.
What is Simply Pop? Coca-Cola enters the prebiotic soda market
Simply Pop is the latest line of prebiotic sodas to hit the market.
Simply Pop is the latest line of prebiotic sodas to hit the market.
USDA accidentally fired bird flu employees and is now trying to rehire them
The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.
The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.
Lung cancer rising among non-smokers — here's why
The most common form of lung cancer is primarily found in non-smokers, a new study reveals. Doctors react to the surprising driver of the disease and other risk factors.
The most common form of lung cancer is primarily found in non-smokers, a new study reveals. Doctors react to the surprising driver of the disease and other risk factors.
Minnesota could become 2nd state to ban nitrous oxide canister sales
Minnesota lawmakers are working to become only the second to ban nitrous oxide - or "whippet" - canister sales.
Minnesota lawmakers are working to become only the second to ban nitrous oxide - or "whippet" - canister sales.
This breakfast food might prevent colon cancer
A recent study shows that people who ate this tasty food at least twice a week had a lower rate of colon cancer compared to those who ate it less frequently.
A recent study shows that people who ate this tasty food at least twice a week had a lower rate of colon cancer compared to those who ate it less frequently.
Minnesota father donates CO detectors to mark anniversary of son's death
Carbon monoxide detectors are not just a good idea, they’re the law in the State of Minnesota. But awareness of the law is not necessarily universal, and families who are struggling with finances may not be able to afford a CO detector for their home.
Carbon monoxide detectors are not just a good idea, they’re the law in the State of Minnesota. But awareness of the law is not necessarily universal, and families who are struggling with finances may not be able to afford a CO detector for their home.
Brake dust is harder on your lungs than diesel exhaust, study suggests
In a recent study, researchers found that tiny brake dust particles are potentially more toxic than diesel exhaust which could affect your health.
In a recent study, researchers found that tiny brake dust particles are potentially more toxic than diesel exhaust which could affect your health.
Minnesota will start testing raw cow milk for H5N1 bird flu
The State of Minnesota is going to begin testing its raw milk for the H5N1 bird flu, as the virus is being found more in dairy cows.
The State of Minnesota is going to begin testing its raw milk for the H5N1 bird flu, as the virus is being found more in dairy cows.