Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day in Minnesota

Sarah Curfman, executive director of Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota, joins FOX 9 Morning News on Sunday to talk about how Minnesotans are celebrating World Down Syndrome Day.

Minnesota AG joins national probe into TikTok impact on kids

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has joined a nationwide investigation into TikTok and its possible harmful effects on the mental health of children and teenager users.

Burnsville family raises awareness for rare disease

Monday marks Rare Disease Day, and one Burnsville family is highlighting the impact one uncommon disease has had on their lives – Rett Syndrome.

Fundraiser Saturday to help veteran’s family that lost home in fire

On Saturday a veteran’s group is holding a fundraiser to help a Farmington family that lost everything in a house fire about one month after adopting three children.

Baby formula recall: How to check if your formula is safe

Similac, Alimentum or EleCare powdered infant formulas are being recalled in the U.S. after four babies were hospitalized, including one in Minnesota. FOX 9 spoke to two doctors about how you can check if your formula is safe.

Baby formula recall: How to check if your formula is safe
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Similac, Alimentum or EleCare powdered infant formulas are being recalled in the U.S. after four babies were hospitalized, including one in Minnesota. FOX 9 spoke to two doctors about how you can check if your formula is safe.

Anoka-Hennepin schools discuss teen mental health, suicide awareness in new podcast

The Anoka-Hennepin School District, the state’s largest, is taking on what can be uncomfortable subject matter for some families to talk about -- teen mental health and suicide – in a new podcast.

White Bear Lake family asking for help reuniting with accidentally donated quilt

After their father died just before Christmas, the Tardiff family accidently donated a custom-made quilt dedicated to their father’s time in the Navy. They’re hoping thrifters in the Twin Cities can help them track it down.

Family builds more than 40 foot tall, super-sized snowman in Milltown, Wis.

With arms made out of actual trees, a smile made out of saw blades and a pipe made out of a five-gallon bucket this super-sized snowman is turning heads and drawing people to Milltown, Wisconsin.

Family builds more than 40 foot tall, super-sized snowman in Milltown, Wis.
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Craig Carlson?s giant snowman journey started in the winter of 2019/2020 when the Milltown challenged businesses in the community to a Christmas decorating contest. Carlson?s family-owned construction business, Carlson Construction, took first place with a 19-foot snowman.

Minnesota man battling COVID-19 moved to Texas hospital after ventilator lawsuit
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A man battling COVID-19 has been moved to a Texas facility for new treatment, after his family sued to block a Minnesota hospital from removing him from a ventilator.

Help local nonprofit wrap families in need in warmth

Have any new or gently used blankets? Drop them off at any of four locations across the metro from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 15. A local nonprofit will use them to help keep families in need warm.

Financial planning important after Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Alzheimer’s has become one of the most expensive diseases for families to deal with. More Minnesotans are having to face this reality. Within the next four years, the Alzheimer’s Association expects 120,000 Minnesotans will live with this disease.

New HealthPartners research shows COVID-19 vaccine does not cause preterm births

New research on childbirths conducted in part by the HealthPartners Institute shows the COVID-19 vaccine does not result in preterm birth or low birth weight.

State Patrol investigating after car is shot with 3 kids inside
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Latora Thompson was trying to change lanes on Highway 252 in Brooklyn Park on New Year?s Eve when another car shot at her four times. Her 3 children were in the car at the time. One of the bullets narrowly missed her daughter?s headrest.