Becker wrestler who collapsed during state tournament gets treatment for heart condition
On Feb. 29 Becker High School junior Brayden Weber collapsed on the mat at the Minnesota State High School wrestling tournament. Three months later he was diagnosed and treated for a heart condition doctors say doesn’t typically show up in screenings.
On Feb. 29 Becker High School junior Brayden Weber collapsed on the mat at the Minnesota State High School wrestling tournament. Three months later he was diagnosed and treated for a heart condition doctors say doesn’t typically show up in screenings.
Walk-up, drive-up COVID-19 testing for George Floyd protesters: Times and locations
The Minnesota Department of Health says anyone who participated in a protest, vigil or other neighborhood event over the last few weeks should get tested for COVID-19, whether they are showing symptoms or not.
The Minnesota Department of Health says anyone who participated in a protest, vigil or other neighborhood event over the last few weeks should get tested for COVID-19, whether they are showing symptoms or not.
Hydroxychloroquine has no benefit over placebo in preventing COVID-19, University of Minnesota trial finds
A trial conducted by researchers at the University of Minnesota found the antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine has no benefit over a placebo in preventing COVID-19.
A trial conducted by researchers at the University of Minnesota found the antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine has no benefit over a placebo in preventing COVID-19.
Deadline approaching for laid-off workers to get health insurance
Taxpayer-subsidized health insurance is available for a modest cost — sometimes even free — across the country, but few people seem to know how to find it.
Taxpayer-subsidized health insurance is available for a modest cost — sometimes even free — across the country, but few people seem to know how to find it.
Health care hero who died of COVID-19 ‘sacrificed everything for anybody he could help’
A manager of several Twin Cities metro area assisted living facilities is being remembered after he died from COVID-19 earlier this month after weeks on the front line of the pandemic.
A manager of several Twin Cities metro area assisted living facilities is being remembered after he died from COVID-19 earlier this month after weeks on the front line of the pandemic.
Nursing home inspections find residents in ‘immediate jeopardy’
The FOX 9 Investigators obtained the most serious inspection reports in a survey of 362 nursing homes in the last several weeks by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) on behalf of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services (CMS).
The FOX 9 Investigators obtained the most serious inspection reports in a survey of 362 nursing homes in the last several weeks by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) on behalf of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services (CMS).
Coronavirus testing error at St. Paul nursing home called 'disaster' by state officials
Monday, around 50 members of the Minnesota National Guard administered around 300 Coronavirus tests at Episcopal Church Home in St. Paul, but due to errors, all of the tests had to be thrown out.
Monday, around 50 members of the Minnesota National Guard administered around 300 Coronavirus tests at Episcopal Church Home in St. Paul, but due to errors, all of the tests had to be thrown out.
Doctor shares tips to communicate with those with hearing loss during pandemic
The “new normal” of wearing masks and creating 6 feet of social distancing has created some challenges, especially for those with hearing loss.
The “new normal” of wearing masks and creating 6 feet of social distancing has created some challenges, especially for those with hearing loss.
'We're maxed out:' Minnesota nurses reuse masks while state officials say inventory is strong
Minnesota nurses say they're being forced to reuse masks and gowns, even after the state has spent weeks and millions of dollars stockpiling protective equipment in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Minnesota nurses say they're being forced to reuse masks and gowns, even after the state has spent weeks and millions of dollars stockpiling protective equipment in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Most survive hospitalization with COVID-19, odds worse for ventilation
The majority of those being hospitalized with COVID-19 are surviving, but that success is not translating to more seriously ill patients placed on ventilators, according to statistics released by the Minnesota Department of Health.
The majority of those being hospitalized with COVID-19 are surviving, but that success is not translating to more seriously ill patients placed on ventilators, according to statistics released by the Minnesota Department of Health.
Minnesota man receives applause from hospital staff after recovering from COVID-19
For anyone, getting released from the hospital is cause for celebration, but when you are recovering from COVID-19, it can feel like a medical miracle.
For anyone, getting released from the hospital is cause for celebration, but when you are recovering from COVID-19, it can feel like a medical miracle.
Family concerned after North Branch senior living center announces it will begin care for COVID-19 patients
Families are raising concerns after a North Branch senior care facility unveiled plans to house and care for COVID-19 patients.
Families are raising concerns after a North Branch senior care facility unveiled plans to house and care for COVID-19 patients.
'Lots of things have changed': Minnesota dental clinics welcome back some patients
Dental clinics across Minnesota began welcoming back additional patients in need of care this week.
Dental clinics across Minnesota began welcoming back additional patients in need of care this week.
Minnesota Nurses Association worried hospitals aren’t prepared for a surge in COVID-19 patients
While the state moves to reopen, Minnesota nurses are sounding the alarm about a continued shortage of protective equipment for health care workers.
While the state moves to reopen, Minnesota nurses are sounding the alarm about a continued shortage of protective equipment for health care workers.
Minnesota AG pushes to preserve Obamacare ahead of Supreme Court fight
Minnesota is one of 20 states pushing to preserve the Affordable Care Act before a Supreme Court fight about it later this year.
Minnesota is one of 20 states pushing to preserve the Affordable Care Act before a Supreme Court fight about it later this year.
Congressman Hagedorn says his cancer treatment is going 'exceedingly well'
Minnesota Congressman Jim Hagedorn is sharing an encouraging update more than year after he was diagnosed with stage four kidney cancer.
Minnesota Congressman Jim Hagedorn is sharing an encouraging update more than year after he was diagnosed with stage four kidney cancer.
Minnesota's new COVID-19 model projects 29,030 deaths, higher than previously expected
Minnesota's latest COVID-19 model shows a shorter time to peak epidemic, more intensive-care demand and more deaths.
Minnesota's latest COVID-19 model shows a shorter time to peak epidemic, more intensive-care demand and more deaths.
As elective surgeries return, Memorial Blood Centers makes urgent call for donations
Memorial Blood Centers has issued an urgent call for donations, citing "dangerously low" supply levels.
Memorial Blood Centers has issued an urgent call for donations, citing "dangerously low" supply levels.
United Hospital nurse terminated for wearing hospital-issued scrubs instead of personal ones
A former United Hospital nurse is speaking out after he was terminated for violating hospital policies he says he did to protect his co-workers and his family.
A former United Hospital nurse is speaking out after he was terminated for violating hospital policies he says he did to protect his co-workers and his family.
Minnesota patients relieved to have elective surgeries again
Minnesota health care workers were able to perform elective surgeries again this week, providing relief to many patients.
Minnesota health care workers were able to perform elective surgeries again this week, providing relief to many patients.