Radon testing: Schools with more lower-income students tested less, MDH reports
Schools with more students from lower-income families are less likely to be tested for radon, according to data from the Minnesota Department of Health showing less than half of public schools in the state were tested for radon between 2018 and 2022.
Edina parents advocate for timely notifications as lice cases continue
With an uptick in head lice cases, parents in Edina have been taking matters into their own hands - creating a system to notify parents of anonymously reported cases.
Medicare premiums increasing in 2025
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
14-year-old dies by suicide after Santa Clara schoolmates bully him about being homeless: father
A South Bay father said his teenage son took his own life after being bullied by other students at the high school they attended because he was homeless.
Ian Leonard: 'It’s skin cancer, again.'
FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard shares he's been diagnosed with skin cancer again.
3M strategy to 'command' PFAS science detailed in video depositions
Depositions obtained by the FOX 9 Investigators show how 3M executives and scientists implemented a strategy designed to influence the science surrounding PFAS chemicals, shaped public perception, and attempted to keep some information secret.
Allergic to working out: Woman faces deadly condition linked to physical exertion
A Plymouth, Minnesota, woman faces an unusual and life-threatening condition that makes exercising a potentially deadly activity for her.
Allergic to exercising: A deadly condition
A woman from Plymouth has a condition that makes her allergic to exercising, causing it to possibly be deadly. FOX 9's Leah Beno has the latest.
FDA wants to pull decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines
The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.
James Van Der Beek mistook cancer symptoms for problems with his diet
The 'Dawson's Creek' and 'Varsity Blues' actor, 47, has been diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer.
Bird flu infects more farmworkers than previously known, CDC says
Following a CDC study showing bird flu exposure among dairy workers, health officials recommend increased testing and preventative measures for farmworkers, even if they show no symptoms, to prevent virus spread and mutation.
Your candidate lost? Here’s how to cope with post-election stress
With emotions running high, here are expert-backed tips to help you cope if the election results aren’t what you hoped, including managing stress, finding support, and staying grounded.
Election 2024: Here’s how states voted on abortion rights
Abortion rights appeared on the ballot in 10 states last night. Here’s how they fared.
5 tips to ease Election Day anxiety
Anxious much? A Kaiser psychologist offers some Election Day tips on how to relieve some of that Election Day tension.
Fluoride: What is it and why is it added to our drinking water?
In the upcoming election, fluoride in drinking water has become a topic of debate after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed Donald Trump would remove it on his first day in office if elected.
Half of US teens spend over 4 hours daily on screens, CDC study finds
A new CDC study reveals that half of American teens spend four or more hours each day on screens, with links to increased rates of anxiety and depression.
Minneapolis marijuana business, growing restrictions approved by leaders
The Minneapolis City Council has approved a wide range of rules that businesses looking to sell marijuana will need to adhere to once they get a license.
Bird flu detected in pig for 1st time in US: What it means for humans
A pig infected with bird flu in Oregon has raised concerns about the virus’s potential to threaten humans, but the current risk to the public remains low.
Cases in McDonald’s E. coli outbreak linked to slivered onions rise to 90
The number of E. coli cases linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has climbed to at least 90, the FDA said.
Mycoplasma pneumoniae or ‘walking pneumonia’: Symptoms, treatment information
Symptoms of pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae are “typically gradual," the CDC says. It can include fever, a cough, and a sore throat.