EPA warns of contaminated drinking water in 8 Minnesota counties

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) notified state agencies that thousands of residents in southeastern Minnesota counties may be drinking well water contaminated with unsafe levels of nitrate. 

Lung cancer pill shows 'earth-shattering' results in 5-year study: 'An optimistic time'

Many lung cancer patients now have access to a potentially life-saving new medication called Tagrisso. A surgeon from Hackensack Meridian and a patient share their experiences with the drug.

Teens and the suicide crisis | FOX 9 All Day
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Jim Bayer and the Eden Prairie Local News have put together a series tackling the subject of teen suicide and mental health concerns. Thursday, Amy Hockert spoke with Bayer and Nancy Wagner, a mother who lost her child to suicide, about the crisis.

Zepbound: FDA approves new weight-loss drug

Federal regulators say a new version of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro can be sold as a weight-loss drug.

Elon Musk’s Neuralink seeks 1st volunteer to have robot insert wires inside their skull

Would you put a tiny computer chip in your brain? Neuralink is one of many working on linking the nervous system to computers, aimed at helping treat brain disorders and injuries.

COVID-19 death rates higher for ‘critical’ occupations, new study shows

The new University of Minnesota study looked COVID-19 deaths by occupation, finding which workers faced the greatest risk from the virus. The study also pointed out failures in Minnesota's rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine.

New COVID-19 death disparity study
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A new study by University of Minnesota researchers says some workers in professions deemed critical during government shutdowns had a higher COVID-19 mortality rate.

Black Youth with Stethoscopes Summit inspires future healthcare professionals

A group of about 100 students from around the Twin Cities made the most of a great opportunity on Saturday. Hennepin Healthcare welcomed Black and brown children to learn more about careers in healthcare, for free at its Black Youth with Stethoscopes Summit. 

Hennepin Healthcare promotes diversity
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Hennepin Healthcare hosted their Black Youth with Stethoscopes Summit to promote diversity in healthcare. FOX 9's Babs Santos reports.

Fairview layoffs impact chaplain staff

Healing is not just physical, but mental, emotional and spiritual as well. It's that principle that guides Carolyn Browender in her work as a chaplain with Fairview.

Fairview Health employees react to layoffs
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Fairview Health's layoffs are impacting the chaplain staff, one employee who is being laid off reacts.

Promoting diversity in healthcare
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Hennepin Healthcare hosted their Black Youth with Stethoscopes Summit. FOX 9's Babs Santos reports.