Biden announces extension of deadline to sign up for Affordable Care Act coverage on law’s 11th anniversary

President Joe Biden on Tuesday will showcase health insurance cost cuts in a speech in Ohio, which also marks the 11th anniversary of then-President Barack Obama signing the Affordable Care Act.

Everyone over 65 next in line for vaccine in Wisconsin

Everyone over age 65 in Wisconsin will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting on Monday, the state Department of Health Services said Tuesday.

US officials: OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to plead guilty to 3 criminal charges

Purdue Pharma, the company that makes OxyContin, the powerful prescription painkiller that experts say helped touch off an opioid epidemic, will plead guilty to three federal criminal charges, the DOJ said.

Nurses to picket Brainerd hospital amid contract negotiations

Nurses are planning to hold an informational picket outside of Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, Minnesota next week amid ongoing contract negotiations, according to the Minnesota Nurses Association.

New guidelines allow indoor visits at assisted living facilities

The Minnesota Department of Health issued new guidelines Monday allowing indoor visitation at nursing homes and assisted living facilities amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Home care workers rally at State Capitol calling for lawmakers' support amid pandemic

Home care workers and those they provide for held a rally at the Minnesota State Capitol Saturday calling on lawmakers to take action and support their critical service during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Fairview laying off over 400 employees at St. Joseph's, Bethesda

M Health Fairview is laying off more than 400 employees between two of its hospitals in St. Paul, Minnesota—Bethesda and St. Joseph’s. 

Fairview to cut 900 jobs, convert Bethesda to homeless shelter

M Health Fairview announced Monday it will cut 900 jobs as it coverts Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota into a shelter for people experiencing homelessness and transfer the patients in the hospital’s COVID-19 unit to the nearby St. Joseph’s Hospital. 

Allina health care workers to strike at Minneapolis, Shakopee hospitals next week

More than 200 health care workers employed by Allina Health are set to strike for two days next week after their initially planned strike in early September was postponed after Allina management threatened legal action regarding any picketing during the strike.

Minnesota embarks on 4-week targeted COVID-19 testing push with free tests, regardless of symptoms

The Minnesota Department of Health is embarking on a four-week push to increase access to “no barrier” COVID-19 testing in response to an increase in community spread of the disease across the state. 

Hennepin Healthcare security guard fired for dragging patient reinstated

A security guard fired for dragging a patient out of Hennepin Healthcare is back on the job Wednesday after being reinstated through arbitration.

3 Minnesota hospital systems impacted by data breach of patient information

Children's Minnesota, Regions Hospital, and Gillette Children's are notifying families impacted by a data breach of patient information. It is unclear how many were impacted.

Flu shots in stock in Minnesota: Where to get one

Allina Health Clinics, CVS, Walgreens and others says they have new flu vaccines available. Everyone over the age of six months is encouraged to get a flu shot, especially during the current pandemic.

Where to get your flu shot in Minnesota

Allina Health Clinics, CVS, Walgreens and others says they have new flu vaccines available. Everyone over the age of six months is encouraged to get a flu shot, especially during the current pandemic.