2 Minnesota high school seniors selected as U.S. Presidential Scholars
Two Minnesota students are among the 56th class of U.S. Presidential scholars this year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.
Nearly 700 Minnesota National Guard soldiers deploying to the Horn of Africa
Nearly 700 Mankato-based Minnesota National Guard soldiers are heading to the Horn of Africa.
Ex-Mayo Clinic researcher, who expressed desire to join ISIS, indicted by federal grand jury
A 28-year-old doctor from Pakistan, who formerly worked as a researcher at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for attempting to provide material to support the terrorist group ISIS.
Rochester, Minnesota house party linked to more than a dozen COVID-19 cases
Public health officials say more than a dozen cases of COVID-19 in Olmsted County are liked to a house party that took place in Rochester, Minnesota in recent weeks.
VP Mike Pence doesn't wear mask during tour of Mayo Clinic COVID-19 research, treatment facilities
Vice President Mike Pence ignored a Mayo Clinic policy designed to slow the spread of coronavirus and did not wear a mask during his tour of Mayo's research and treatment facilities Tuesday.
8 Minnesota counties now have over 100 COVID-19 cases
Eight counties in Minnesota now have more than 100 cases of COVID-19, while nine counties still have no confirmed cases of the disease.
VP Mike Pence to visit Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota next week
Vice President Mike Pence will visit Mayo Clinic's facilities in Rochester next week, marking his second trip to Minnesota in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak.
Mayo Clinic leads research on 'encouraging' plasma treatment for COVID-19
As more people become infected with the coronavirus, one of the therapies the FDA is exploring is the use of convalescent blood plasma from people who have already recovered. The Mayo Clinic is leading the research on behalf of the FDA and, so far, the results are encouraging.
Mayo Clinic researching why COVID-19 impacts some patients worse than others
One of the mysteries of COVID-19 is why it strikes some patients harder than others. At Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, researchers are already creating databases to capture the progress of the disease in individual patients.
Mayo Clinic doctor explains potential blood plasma COVID-19 treatment
Much of the discussion around COVID-19 is possible treatments, including one that is showing promise called convalescent blood plasma.
Positioning, not ventilation could be key to COVID-19 treatment
From the beginning, it has been one of the tell-tale signs of COVID-19: extremely low blood oxygen saturation levels. It may also be a clue to an effective treatment.
Mayo Clinic serology test could play key role in pandemic response
The serology test developed at the Mayo Clinic laboratory could be an important weapon in COVID-19 fight.
As researchers develop COVID-19 vaccine, a plasma therapy trial is in motion nationwide
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise throughout the United States, the pressure is on to find a vaccine. It's going to take some time.
Positive Moments: Rochester police surprise 7-year-old girl with birthday parade
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, FOX 9 is highlighting the moments that make us smile.
Mayo Clinic helps eliminate COVID-19 test backlog for the state of Minnesota
The Mayo Clinic helped Minnesota catch up on COVID-19 laboratory testing, the state announced Sunday.
MDH Commissioner: 89 confirmed COVID-19 cases 'just the tip of the iceberg'
Minnesota’s Department of Health commissioner said the state’s 89 confirmed COVID-19 cases are “just the tip of the iceberg.”
Twin Cities, Rochester YMCAs still have 500 openings for early childhood care
The Greater Twin Cities and Rochester area YMCAs have 500 openings for early childhood child care amid the coronavirus pandemic, the organization announced this week.
Mayo Clinic develops test to detect COVID-19, under review by FDA
The Mayo Clinic has developed a test that can detect the novel coronavirus, according to the Mayo Clinic.
5 cases of COVID-19 now confirmed in Minnesota
There are now five confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in Minnesota, state health officials confirmed Wednesday.
Officials looking for man who took extreme measures to impersonate Rochester police officer
The Olmstead County Sheriff's Office is investigating a strange case of impersonating an officer after a driver was pulled over "for speeding" Wednesday night in Stewartville, Minnesota.