Food Safety Finds A Place Among ‘Kitchen-Table' Political Issues

Democrats are on the offensive, saying voters worried about the safety of the U.S. food supply should oust Republicans in the midterms.

MN Health Officials Seek Woman Seen Picking Up Rabid Bat In Downtown Minneapolis

Minnesota health officials say anyone who touched the animal should contact a health care provider. Here is what to know.

See Which Of Minnesota’s Children’s Hospitals Ranked Best By U.S. News

Two children’s hospitals in Minnesota have been named among the best in the country in a new U.S. News & World Report ranking.

Minnesota Healthcare Providers Detail Harm To Patients From Operation Metro Surge

An article in the New England Journal of Medicine this month details the impact of the administration's immigration crackdown on patients.

Is Lettuce Safe To Eat Again? Latest On Cyclospora Outbreak In MN

This summer’s cyclospora outbreak that caused people in Minnesota to avoid eating iceberg lettuce appears to be winding down.

A Summer Of Recalls Exposes Holes In The Nation's Food Safety Net

While the United States sees some cyclosporiasis cases every year, this year’s outbreak has crushed records.

New Fauci Texts Have KSTP Anchor Discussing Pregnancy Decision

The anchor said the new Fauci texts back up her instinct to skip her second dose, though large studies show no added miscarriage risk.

76 Twin Cities Lakes, Rivers Named In Latest Polluted Waters List

The newly released state list identifies lakes, rivers, and streams that do not meet Minnesota water quality standards.

These Are MN's Safest Hospitals, New Ranking Says

A new hospital safety report released Thursday shows six hospitals in Minnesota earned “A” grades.

Minnesota Named One Of America’s Best States For Nurses: Here’s Why

The new WalletHub ranking puts Minnesota ahead of most of the country, but one factor helped it stand out.

This Cancer Rising Sharply Among MN Young People

A new report shows a troubling shift in who is being diagnosed, and Minnesota’s screening numbers show why it matters.

7 Minnesota Hospitals Face Closure Risk After Sweeping Federal Medicaid Cuts

New report flags hospitals statewide, as Hennepin Healthcare warns it could close without state action.

Trader Joe's Recalls Additional 10M Pounds Of Frozen Food Item Sold In MN

Nearly 47 million pounds of food are affected by the ongoing recall of products sold at stores in Minnesota and dozens of other states.

MinuteClinic offers clinically supervised weight-loss care in Minnesota

Program combines lifestyle coaching, nutritional guidance, and FDA-approved weight-loss medications, when clinically appropriate

Subclade K Mutation Causing Surge Of Flu Cases In MN: What To Know

The predicted surge of influenza cases, driven by the new “subclade K” mutation, is hitting Minnesota emergency rooms.

Ethanol Mandate: Bad For The Economy, Bad For The Environment

Minnesota’s ethanol mandate, on the books for more than two decades, works against Minnesotans' responsible stewardship.

Massive Cheese Recall Includes Minnesota

Among the dozens of brands affected by the recall are Target's Good & Gather, Walmart's Great Value, and Happy Farms by Aldi.

Kennedy Sharpens Vaccine Attacks, Without Scientific Backing

Beyond animal models and theoretical scenarios, scientists have looked hard for signals of harm in large human datasets.

FDA's Abortion Pill Safety Review Under Growing Scrutiny

Drug manufacturer Danco Laboratories last year confirmed ongoing efforts to add miscarriage management as an approved use to its drug label.

Pediatrician: Cuts To Safety Net Programs Will Hurt The Youngest Minnesotans

The premiums for more than 90,000 Minnesotans who use MNsure for their insurance will increase dramatically.

Veterans, Rural Residents, Older Adults May Lose Food Stamps Due To Trump Work Requirements

States are rushing to inform some residents who rely on food stamps that they will soon have to meet work requirements or lose benefits.

Our Survey Found Microplastics In All 40 Minnesota Waterways We Tested

Last week, Environment Minnesota Research & Policy Center released a report, Microplastics in Minnesota: A Survey of our “10,000 Lakes."

National Parks, Public Lands Feared At Risk Of Long-Term Harm As Shutdown Drags On

Further irritating advocates of conservation, the shutdown has not slowed oil and gas development despite furloughs.

The Modern Experience Clinic Offering Cutting-Edge Brain Stimulation Therapy to Treat Depression and En

Wellness Party on Oct. 30 to Showcase New Treatment During National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month

A Majority Of US Children Rely On Medicaid Or CHIP, New Study Finds

The study comes as states grapple with federal Medicaid cuts under President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Radioactive Shrimp Recall Expands To Products Sold In MN

More brands have been added to an already massive recall of potentially radioactive shrimp, including some products sold in Minnesota.

Minnesota, Wisconsin Both Rank In Top 5 Best States to Live In

WalletHub says both states scored high, but one state edged out the other for the No. 4 spot.

Minnesotans Are Still Dying More Than They Were Before COVID. Why?

Minnesota’s age-adjusted death rate was 681.7 per 100,000, compared to 649.2 in 2019 and 756.5 at the pandemic’s peak in 2021.

Allina Doctors Unionized Because The Profit-Centric, Factory Style Of Medicine Must End

We took this vote to make change for ourselves and our patients, but progress has been slow.

Between the Bridges Healing Center Offers Brain Tech for Mental Health

Complimentary Launch Party on May 15 to Showcase New Treatment

11 MN Counties Get 'F' Grade For Pollution, New Report Says

Eleven Minnesota counties flunked air quality tests as particle pollution spikes, the American Lung Association says.

Fattest US Cities: How Minneapolis Measures Up

The WalletHub study examines obesity rates in U.S. cities, including Minneapolis.

Chemicals Found In MN Drinking Water, Study Reveals: Search By ZIP

From 2013 to 2024, 965 utilities in Minnesota served 4,581,000 people and reported 107 contaminants, the study found.

‘Quad-Demic’ Of Illnesses Straining MN Emergency Rooms

Health officials are warning of a "quad-demic," a contagious combination of COVID-19, influenza, RSV, and the nasty norovirus stomach bug.

‘Silent’ Surge Shows ‘Very High’ COVID-19 Rates In MN

A later-than-normal winter surge in COVID-19 cases is catching some Minnesota residents by surprise as infections reach three-year highs.

Eye Drops Recalled In MN Over Fungal Contamination

The FDA said the fungus could cause an infection that threatens vision. Customers in Minnesota are urged to throw the eye drops away.

‘Nobody Is Safe’: Track Your Risk Of Cancer-Causing Formaldehyde In MN

These Minnesota zip codes have the highest risk of developing cancer due to formaldehyde exposure, according to Pro Publica.

Twin Cities Burgers Spark Nationwide Beef Recall Amid E. Coli Outbreak

More than 167,000 pounds of ground beef shipped to restaurants nationwide have been recalled following an E. coli outbreak in Minnesota.

5 MN Hospitals Get 'A' Rating On New Safety Grades: See Full List

The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit healthcare watchdog group that grades hospitals twice a year, assigns letter grades ranging from "A" to "F."

What Landmark EPA Rule On Replacing Lead Water Pipes Means In MN

That assessment ranks Minneapolis at No. 9 in the country for the number of pipes containing any amount of lead.

Lose 50 Lbs. Like I Did With Manolo's Delicious Chili Diet

How I lost 50 lbs. with the next big deal in plant-based diets-vegan, gluten-free chili from Manolo's Best Vegan Chili.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.