Groundbreaking decree encourages Muslim families in MN to use donor breast milk for some babies
Muslim families in Minnesota are encouraged via religious clarification to use donor breast milk for babies who are in intensive care.
Muslim families in Minnesota are encouraged via religious clarification to use donor breast milk for babies who are in intensive care.
Slowing down dementia with hearing aids
A new study suggest using hearing aids slows down the progression of Alzheimer's and dementia. FOX 9's Leah Beno interviews audiologist Dr. Rebecca Younk about the effects of hearings on memory loss in older adults.
A new study suggest using hearing aids slows down the progression of Alzheimer's and dementia. FOX 9's Leah Beno interviews audiologist Dr. Rebecca Younk about the effects of hearings on memory loss in older adults.
Minneapolis, Red Lake land agreement
Minneapolis will sell Red Lake Nation land in the East Phillips neighborhood for $1 in an effort to curb opioid abuse.
Minneapolis will sell Red Lake Nation land in the East Phillips neighborhood for $1 in an effort to curb opioid abuse.
COVID-19 cases rising again
Although COVID-19 cases are on the rise again, there have been less serious illnesses reported. FOX 9?s Rob Olson explains the latest word from medical professionals.
Although COVID-19 cases are on the rise again, there have been less serious illnesses reported. FOX 9?s Rob Olson explains the latest word from medical professionals.
Prescription drug prices negotiated
Relief could be on the way for millions of Americans struggling to afford medications after the White House has selected its first round of prescription drugs that it will negotiate Medicare pricing.
Relief could be on the way for millions of Americans struggling to afford medications after the White House has selected its first round of prescription drugs that it will negotiate Medicare pricing.
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.