CEO killing: MN health insurers taking precautions

Health care companies in Minnesota are taking precautions after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot in New York City last week. Police say Luigi Mangione has been charged with murder in connection to the killing. FOX 9’s Bill Keller and Chenue Her have more.

NICU baby make miraculous recovery

A NICU baby made a miraculous recovery after doctors thought he wouldn't survive a few hours after birth. Now he is reuniting with the doctor who saved his life. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the story.

Pneumonia cases rising among children

Health officials are reporting an increase in pneumonia cases among children, including a rise in walking pneumonia cases in Minnesota. FOX 9's Se Kwon has more on the story.

Medicare changes coming to Minnesota

Some health care provider networks in Minnesota have announced they will no longer accept specific Medicare Advantage plans in 2025. Health officials encourage Medicare users to review their plans for cost and provider changes before open enrollment closes on Dec. 7. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the full story.

State of lung cancer in Minnesota is mixed

The American Lung Association's 2024 'State of Lung Cancer' report revealed mixed news for Minnesota. While the rate of new lung cancer diagnosis ranked higher than most other states, patients diagnosed in Minnesota had a higher survival rate and better access to treatment. FOX 9 All Day Live spoke with Pat McKone, the Director of Advocacy, about what the findings mean and more.

Changes in 2025 Medicare coverage [RAW]

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison shares "urgent warning" for upcoming changes in Medicare coverage during a virtual press conference on Monday.

'Family Conversations' workbook on hard discussions

Sometimes, the people we love the most can be the hardest ones to talk to about life’s toughest questions. That’s why a couple from Wyoming, Minnesota wrote a workbook they are hoping will help. The book is called "Family Conversations: We Must Have But Do Not Want To." Authors Michael and Lisa White both work in healthcare and share why the need for a book like this became personal for them.

Rising cases of neck and head cancers

Experts are seeing an increase in head and neck cancers among younger individuals, even those in their 20s. This year, the American Cancer Society estimates that over 50,000 new cases will be diagnosed, with more than 12,000 lives lost to this terrible disease.