Minnesota Wild honors 10-year-old boy who died of leukemia

The Minnesota Wild is paying tribute to a young fan who left a lasting impact on the team and the community.

Minnesota Wild honors boy who died of leukemia
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The Minnesota Wild paid tribute to 10-year-old Weston Paszkiewicz, who signed a one-day contract with the team through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the full report.

Minnesota State Park entrances will be free on Black Friday

The DNR says admission to all 73 state parks will be free on Black Friday to encourage Minnesotans to enjoy the outdoors.

Medicare premium hike for 2026 will cut heavily into COLA

Medicare premiums are increasing again in 2026 in a jump that far outpaces both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.

Ultra-processed foods may raise colon cancer risk in younger women, study finds

A new study suggests that eating large amounts of ultra-processed foods may increase the risk of developing precancerous colon growths in younger adults.

'Grey's Anatomy' star James Pickens Jr. reveals cancer diagnosis

James Pickens Jr. revealed his fight against prostate cancer after his "Grey's Anatomy" character faced a cancer diagnosis in the mid-season finale.

Invisible Wounds Project Wellness Summit this week
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The Invisible Wounds Project Wellness Summit is working to provide mental health support for veterans, first responders and those who serve them. The event runs from 9 a.m. on Nov. 17 to 5 p.m. on Nov. 18. FOX 9's Leah Beno spoke with Executive Director Russ Haines to learn more about the nonprofit and the summit.

Risk of gambling addiction reaches all-time high, experts say

The rise in sports betting apps and online casinos has also led to an notable increase in the number of people suffering from gambling addiction.

NFL Legends team up for heart health awareness ahead of Vikings-Bears game

Putting rivalry aside, NFL legends are teaming up with Medtronic to meet fans at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 16, before the Vikings-Bears game to raise awareness about heart health and hypertension.

Former Vikings, Bears stars team up for heart health
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Chicago Bears Hall of Famer Mike Singletary and former Vikings player Esera Tuaolo were on the FOX 9 morning news to raise awareness about heart health and high blood pressure.

Vikings with Dawn Mitchell, medical breakthrough, Government open for business & more: Nov. 13, 2025
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On today's episode of "The Afternoon Shift," Adam Llorens and Maxx Fuller are joined by Dr. Kathryn Pearson from the University of Minnesota's Department of Political Science for perspective on the conclusion of the government shutdown, the CEO of NMDP Amy Ronneberg discusses how you can be a bone marrow match for a patient who needs it most, Minnesota hockey moms drop the puck, Sandra Eskin from Stop Foodborn Illness talks about food recalls, and FOX 9's Dawn Mitchell previews Sunday's Bears-Vikings game

Planned Parenthood Medicaid funding cuts hearing today

The legal fight continues Wednesday over the Medicaid funding cuts to Planned Parenthood, which was targeted in President Trump’s tax and spending cut bill this summer.

Baby formula recall linked to infant botulism outbreak is expanding: What to know

A baby formula has been recalled amid a growing outbreak of infant botulism which has now sickened at least 15 infants in 12 states. Here’s what to know.

Public restroom problem: Minneapolis wants to increase access downtown

A report found that outside of special events, there are very few publicly available restrooms — with most of the burden falling on business owners.

Common cleaning chemical tied to spike in liver disease across US, researchers say

Tetrachloroethylene exposure from everyday products increases liver fibrosis odds by 300%. The EPA restricted the chemical after health risks were discovered in blood samples.

Menopause hormone therapy labeling changed under FDA

The FDA is lifting a serious “black box" warning from hormone therapies that are used for menopause symptoms.

Minnesota Department of Health warns of infant botulism case in MN linked to formula

The Minnesota Department of Health is warning parents as they investigate a multi-state infant botulism outbreak linked to baby formula, including one case in Minnesota.