Biden plans to request more funding for new COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden said Friday that he is planning to request more money from Congress to develop another new coronavirus vaccine, as scientists track new waves and hospitalizations rise, though not like before.
Autistic artist creates mural for St. Paul’s Creative Arts Zone
Engebretson has been working on his art for years through Interact Gallery, which uses art and artists to challenge the perceptions those living with disabilities.
Creative Arts Zone offering artist outlet
The Croma Zone Art Festival is meant to highlight and connect what has become known as the Creative Enterprise Zone along University Avenue in St. Paul, and one artist is making the most of it.
'Ref a game' fundraiser to help Twin Cities soccer referee battling cancer
A popular Twin Cities soccer referee has lost his only source of income as a cancer battle is keeping him off the field, but the local ref community is teaming up to help.
‘He wasn’t Tommy’: Family shares story of inhalant death
Tommy Byers had been inhaling compressed air – also known as huffing – for a quick and ultimately, deadly high.
MN family shares story of inhalant death
Tommy Byers had been inhaling the product – also known as huffing – for a quick and ultimately, deadly high. Even Tommy’s closest friends and family were in the dark about his addiction.
University of Minnesota medical breakthrough in treating childhood genetic disorder
Doctors at the University of Minnesota are on the verge of a medical breakthrough in treating a life-threatening childhood brain disorder.
U of M gene therapy for rare child brain disorder
Doctors at the University of Minnesota are on the verge of a medical breakthrough in treating a life-threatening childhood brain disorder called Hurler syndrome.
Study suggests screen time for toddlers linked to developmental delays
Researchers found that young children exposed to too much screen time were at a higher risk for delays, including communication skills.
Which arm receives COVID-19 booster may make a difference, study finds
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.
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.
Wisconsin confirms first human case of West Nile virus in 2023
The concern with West Nile virus continues after the first human case this year is detected in Wisconsin.
More younger people are receiving cancer diagnoses, study finds — especially this type
The increase in early-onset cancers is likely associated with the increasing incidence of obesity as well as changes in environmental exposures, study authors noted.
Binge drinking, marijuana use reached record highs in middle-aged adults, study finds
Researchers found that binge drinking, marijuana use, and hallucinogen consumption reached record levels among adults between the ages of 35 and 50.
More than 500 doctors, providers with Allina Health set to vote to unionize
If the vote goes through, the group of Allina doctors and top medical providers would become the largest private-sector health union in the country’s history, numbering 500 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
Largest ever adaptive mobility clinic
One of the largest ever mobility clinics took place in Minneapolis Wednesday, with more than 400 people moving together on the field at US Bank Stadium.
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.
A pig's kidney worked normally in a donated human body for over a month, doctors say
The experiment at NYU Langone Health marks the longest a pig kidney has functioned in a person, albeit a deceased one.
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.
Allina doctors consider unionizing
After months of discussions, primary care doctors and some other top medical providers with Allina Health have announced their intent to file for a union election. If their efforts are successful, it would be the largest private sector health union in the country’s history.