Northern MN football season canceled due to increased player injuries

School district officials with the Wadena-Deer Creek football program have decided to forego the remainder of its high school football season.

Election stress disorder is real. Here's how to cope with 3 weeks to go

With less than three weeks until Election Day, the Kamala Harris-Donald Trump news blitz can be a lot to handle. Here’s how experts say you can counter election anxiety.

Arizona's famous 'Thanksgiving Grandma,' Wanda Dench diagnosed with cancer

Arizona's Thanksgiving Grandma, Wanda Dench, known for her bond with Jamal Hinton from a misdirected text, revealed her breast cancer diagnosis on social media on October 16.

Minnesota prisons hosting classical concerts, ‘therapy' for attendees

The Looking at the Stars foundation is set to perform classical concerts at correctional facilities throughout Minnesota as part of an effort to spread joy and hope to those currently incarcerated.

Can video games improve your sleep? Here's what the research shows

A study explores the effects of video games on adult sleep. It reveals that casual gaming may improve sleep quality, while excessive gaming and certain game types can disrupt sleep.

Whooping cough cases up more than 340% over this time last year

Cases fell sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic, and are back on the rise now. Here's what to know about whooping cough and the Tdap and DTaP vaccines.

Whooping cough, measles spreading at fastest rate in years

A couple of contagious viruses are infecting more people in Minnesota than they have in years. Whooping cough and measles are spreading, and hospitals are on alert.

83% of Gen Z say they have an unhealthy relationship with their phone, data shows

The BePresent 2024 report reveals that 83% of Gen Z believe they have an unhealthy relationship with their phones, leading to significant mental health impacts, including sleep loss and anxiety.

Minnesota drinking water lead pipe address lookup, maps available

Minnesotans concerned about contamination of their drinking water from the pipes bringing it to their faucet can check the presence of lead pipes in their region using an interactive map.

‘Unauthorized access’ of health data revealed by Hennepin County

Participants enrolled in several fitness and healthy eating-based challenges might have had some of their registration information accessed by an unauthorized source.

How Minnesota is planning to protect drinking water in the state

The Minnesota Department of Health released a draft of its 10-year roadmap to protect drinking water in the state on Monday.

New study finds humanity nearing life expectancy limits

A new study reveals that humanity may be reaching the upper limits of life expectancy, with fewer improvements in longevity despite advances in medical technology and healthcare.

Psychedelic mushrooms recommended for decriminalization in Minnesota

Psychedelic mushrooms will be on the minds of Minnesota state legislators come January. The state’s psychedelic medicine task force agreed Monday to recommend letting people use them without worrying about getting arrested.

Is unpasteurized apple cider safe to drink? Here's what the FDA says

Apple cider is a nice treat for the fall season, but there are some health risks linked to consuming unpasteurized drinks. Here's what you need to know.

Twin Cities hospitals cancel surgeries amid IV fluid shortage concerns after Hurricane Helene

Amid concerns over a possible IV fluid shortage after Hurricane Helene shut down a medical supply manufacturing plant in North Carolina, hospitals in the Twin Cities are canceling some surgeries to conserve limited stock. 

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Twin Cities hospitals are canceling some surgeries after Hurricane Helene due to concerns about an IV fluid shortage. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more.