Pollen allergies spiking in Minnesota
Minnesotans dealing with allergies increasing lately are from alone, as pollen spikes increased last week due to the wind and heat.
Minnesotans dealing with allergies increasing lately are from alone, as pollen spikes increased last week due to the wind and heat.
500+ Allina doctors, providers set to unionize
Hundreds of doctors and other top medical providers with Allina Health are getting ready to vote on whether to unionize. If the vote goes through, the group would be the largest private-sector health union in the country?s history. It includes more than 500 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants across 56 primary care and urgent care clinics. The clinics are all in Minnesota, except for one in River Falls, Wisconsin.
Hundreds of doctors and other top medical providers with Allina Health are getting ready to vote on whether to unionize. If the vote goes through, the group would be the largest private-sector health union in the country?s history. It includes more than 500 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants across 56 primary care and urgent care clinics. The clinics are all in Minnesota, except for one in River Falls, Wisconsin.
Eden Prairie resident?s final ride for cause
Bill Middeke is gearing up to bike 150 miles in two days for the Red Ribbon Ride this weekend. The Eden Prairie resident went on his first AIDS ride in 1999, after his best friend from his Air Force days tested positive for HIV.
Bill Middeke is gearing up to bike 150 miles in two days for the Red Ribbon Ride this weekend. The Eden Prairie resident went on his first AIDS ride in 1999, after his best friend from his Air Force days tested positive for HIV.
Swimmers upset after Minneapolis YWCA eliminates masters, otters swim team programs
The YWCA Minneapolis says it is closing both its Uptown and Downtown locations on Nov. 1, as it pivots away from fitness centers and pools to focus more on childcare and after school youth programs.
The YWCA Minneapolis says it is closing both its Uptown and Downtown locations on Nov. 1, as it pivots away from fitness centers and pools to focus more on childcare and after school youth programs.
Fairview-Sanford merger called off
The controversial Fairview-Sanford merger has been called off. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the details.
The controversial Fairview-Sanford merger has been called off. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the details.
Minnesota sees record air quality alerts
Persistently poor air quality throughout Minnesota due to Canadian wildfire smoke has caused a record number of National Weather Service air quality alerts so far this season at 23.
Persistently poor air quality throughout Minnesota due to Canadian wildfire smoke has caused a record number of National Weather Service air quality alerts so far this season at 23.
Autism event held in St. Paul this weekend
An event this week in St. Paul is looking to shed more light on autism in the Black community.
An event this week in St. Paul is looking to shed more light on autism in the Black community.
Minnesota donates diaper funding to help families in need
Those with young children at home know the struggle stinks.
Those with young children at home know the struggle stinks.
UnitedHealth Foundation awards $2 million for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC youth initiatives
The United Health Foundation has announced a three-year grant partnership that it hopes will address mental health issues among LGBTQ+ and BIPOC youth in Minnesota.
The United Health Foundation has announced a three-year grant partnership that it hopes will address mental health issues among LGBTQ+ and BIPOC youth in Minnesota.
Fight over child leukemia treatment heads to court as parents oppose chemo
A parents fight over cancer treatment for their young son headed into a Wright County courtroom Friday.
A parents fight over cancer treatment for their young son headed into a Wright County courtroom Friday.
Abortion in Minnesota: Walz signs 'fundamental right' to abortion into state law
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation Tuesday guaranteeing abortion access in state law.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation Tuesday guaranteeing abortion access in state law.
University of Minnesota wants to take over Fairview facilities
Thursday, University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel unveiled a new strategic plan for its health care systems.
Thursday, University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel unveiled a new strategic plan for its health care systems.
Music therapy at Children's Minnesota Hospital: Kelly's Community Champions
Music has the power to heal and nowhere is that more evident than at Children’s Minnesota.
Music has the power to heal and nowhere is that more evident than at Children’s Minnesota.
Hennepin Co. paramedics say they’re being denied health care benefit
Paramedics are responsible for caring for the hurt and the sick every day. But union paramedics in Hennepin County now worry that after they retire, they won't have a specific health care benefit to fall back on if they get sick themselves.
Paramedics are responsible for caring for the hurt and the sick every day. But union paramedics in Hennepin County now worry that after they retire, they won't have a specific health care benefit to fall back on if they get sick themselves.
Woman goes from the depths of drug addiction to helping others at Wayside Recovery Center
Caught in the grips of crippling addiction, Misty Helm was at a crossroads at age 36. Five years later, she has risen from the depths of drug addiction to become a peer recovery specialist at Wayside Recovery Center in Minneapolis.
Caught in the grips of crippling addiction, Misty Helm was at a crossroads at age 36. Five years later, she has risen from the depths of drug addiction to become a peer recovery specialist at Wayside Recovery Center in Minneapolis.
Children?s Minnesota warns parents to expect longer wait times due to RSV surge
Children's Minnesota is warning parents that they should be prepared for longer wait times due to the surge of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, and other respiratory illnesses. Information from Children?s Minnesota?s website warns of extended wait times in the emergency department, walk-in clinics, and primary care clinics.
Children's Minnesota is warning parents that they should be prepared for longer wait times due to the surge of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, and other respiratory illnesses. Information from Children?s Minnesota?s website warns of extended wait times in the emergency department, walk-in clinics, and primary care clinics.
Doctors warn parents about RSV, respiratory viruses spreading earlier than usual in children
Minnesota doctors are warning parents that respiratory viruses are spreading earlier in the year than normal, and they can be life-threatening.
Minnesota doctors are warning parents that respiratory viruses are spreading earlier in the year than normal, and they can be life-threatening.
Rural ambulance services understaffed throughout Minnesota
As rural populations age, calls have gone up for ambulance services, now totaling more than double compared to the past couple decades.
As rural populations age, calls have gone up for ambulance services, now totaling more than double compared to the past couple decades.
EMS service in rural communities stretched thin according to ambulance director
As rural populations age, calls have gone up for ambulance services, now totaling more than double compared to the past couple decades.
As rural populations age, calls have gone up for ambulance services, now totaling more than double compared to the past couple decades.
State Fair offering Alzheimer?s screenings
When you come to the Minnesota State Fair, Alzheimer?s screenings aren?t the first thing that come to mind. But Dr. Matt Logan explains to FOX 9 that it?s one of the many unique services offered at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
When you come to the Minnesota State Fair, Alzheimer?s screenings aren?t the first thing that come to mind. But Dr. Matt Logan explains to FOX 9 that it?s one of the many unique services offered at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.