Affordable Care Act has reduced disparities in health care, report says
Since its passage in 2010, the Affordable Care Act, or ACA, has helped cut the U.S. uninsured rate nearly in half, a new report says.
Since its passage in 2010, the Affordable Care Act, or ACA, has helped cut the U.S. uninsured rate nearly in half, a new report says.
The rate at which women — particularly Black and Hispanic women — die while pregnant, during or soon after childbirth in the U.S. was a concern even before the pandemic.
Even though Atlanta psychiatrist Glenda Wrenn Gordon knew what to say to find proper care for her son's mental health crisis, she found the process daunting. She worries about parents who don't know the system well enough to ask the right questions.
The 53-year-old known as the "Düsseldorf Patient" also had cancer and received a bone marrow transplant which replaced his cells with a donor's HIV-resistant stem cells.
The birth control renders lab mice "temporarily infertile" via a single injectable dose, according to a study published in the medical journal Nature.
A bipartisan group of Minnesota lawmakers on Monday announced legislation designed to keep nurses from leaving the profession, sounding the alarm about a ballooning "care crisis" impacting patients.
WCCO’s Allen Henry introduces us to one of those brand new families that has been forced to make the hospital their home for months.
Disease researchers are probing infections in dozens of patients in 11 states and one death linked to the use of artificial tears brand.
Private equity groups are cashing in on rising rates of alcohol and drug addiction in the U.S.
Many health professionals in rural areas don't know how to provide gender-affirming care, leaving transgender patients with few options.
Many people said they didn't seek treatment last year for serious conditions or illnesses, according to Gallup.
Whether it's a winter-related injury or sickness around the holidays, health care facilities have been busy recently. The tricky part can be figuring out where to get help.
Amidst Minnesota's personal care assistant (PCA) staffing shortage, there are some people who want to work but can't.
The University of Minnesota announced Thursday its intent to gain full ownership of the existing healthcare facilities on its Twin Cities campus, currently owned by Fairview Health Services.
Recently passed government spending bill allows states to kick people off the program as early as April.
The University of Minnesota plans to open enrollment in a new undergraduate program aimed at training the future public health workforce to meet growing demands.
Stiff-person syndrome comes with such violent muscle spasms that "they can dislocate joints and even break bones." Here's what to know about the rare neurological disorder.
The Minnesota Medical Association and several health care systems addressed the surge in respiratory illnesses in children. Watch a raw clip from the press conference. More coverage Monday on WCCO.
Some 330,000 health care professionals exited the field in 2021, creating a worker shortage amid a rise in viral illnesses.
Understanding your benefits' worth could renew your commitment to your job — or make you seek out a better deal.
Open enrollment in the federal health program is set to start — here's what you should know about changing coverage.
"We now have patients that would have died within two years of a diagnosis living 15, 20, 25, 30 years, essentially cured of their malignancies," AACR President Lisa Coussens said.
Nurses at Hennepin Healthcare say they're frustrated by talks with hospital management, and they're calling for safe staffing and to address workplace violence.
Expanded health care benefits are coming soon for more than 150,000 Minnesota veterans -- and a Mankato man played key role in scoring this big win.
"They lived up to the agreement. They lived up to their end of the bargain," Stewart told "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell.
Releasing balloons is like slowly littering potentially miles from where the person let them go.
Max Kepler had a tiebreaking RBI single in the ninth inning, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2 for their eighth straight win.
In early April, thieves stole two plaques from a World War I memorial monument at Shadow Falls Park.
The project includes hundreds of units of different kinds of housing, a variety of businesses and a mosque.
A man shot by Wright County deputies outside the Dollar General store in Montrose earlier this month has been charged for the incident, according to a complaint filed on Monday.
In early April, thieves stole two plaques from a World War I memorial monument at Shadow Falls Park.
The project includes hundreds of units of different kinds of housing, a variety of businesses and a mosque.
In December, Jacquelyn Vann pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter for the death of 55-year-old Pierre Glass.
A 19-year-old man charged in connection to a St. Paul grocery store parking lot shootout that injured a teenage girl accepted a plea deal on Monday.
Several buildings on the University of Minnesota's East Bank campus in Minneapolis are closed on Monday due to more pro-Palestinian demonstrations organized by students.
The crash occurred in the city of Clearbook around 1:40 a.m. Monday, according to the Clearbrook-Gonvick Police Department.
The motion to dismiss the charges says the alleged abuse occurred on the Red Lake Reservation, which is not in the state court jurisdiction.
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash just south of the Twin Cities on Monday.
The emerald ash borer has been found in a southwestern Minnesota county for the first time.
Embattled Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell will be removed from her committee assignments and caucus meetings while burglary allegations against her play out in both a Senate and legal investigation, the Senate majority leader announced Sunday.
Six middle school students and two adults were injured in a school bus crash near Hudson on Thursday morning.
The 59th annual Flood Run motorcycle ride is this Saturday, and the Minnesota State Patrol is asking bikers and motorists alike to be extra careful while cruising beside the St. Croix River.
A partial building collapse in Superior, Wisconsin prompted evacuations Thursday, including at a nearby daycare.
Republican lawmakers have filed a new lawsuit alleging partial vetoes Gov. Tony Evers made to a bill designed to bolster students' reading performance were unconstitutional.
Nicolae Miu, the man convicted of reckless homicide and other crimes after stabbing five people on Wisconsin's Apple River in 2022, will be sentenced this summer.
The nation's third-largest food bank is using a 24-hour fundraiser to fight food insecurity.
An Eden Prairie family is keeping their son's legacy alive, one year after his sudden death.
Fifteen-year-old Bennett Fisk loves baseball and has been playing youth league his whole life. Unfortunately, last season, he had to sit out because even the largest adult-size baseball helmet didn't fit his head and it was too unsafe to play without a helmet.
For the first time in Minnesota cannabis usage on 420 is legal.
A new restaurant is hoping to serve the community for years to come.
You may have seen an anti-abortion ad that's taken over Minnesota airwaves recently. Esme Murphy reviewed 15 years of state abortion data to show us what's true, what needs context, and what is misleading.
The state senator facing burglary charges was back at the Minnesota Capitol on Monday, and her presence was more than symbolic.
This summer will mark one year Minnesota has gone green by legalizing recreational marijuana. Breathalyzers can test if a driver is drunk, but how do they confirm if someone is driving high? In tonight's Talking Points, Esme Murphy takes a look at how law enforcement is adjusting to the wider meaning of driving under the influence.
Documents obtained through months of public records requests reveal an investigation into Brooklyn Center City Councilmember Dan Jerzak last year.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem addressed on social media the backlash she received after details of her soon-to-be-released book were revealed.
Americans are struggling to keep up with their credit card payments and personal bankruptcies are rising — and it's starting to worry economists.
The cost of buying a home continues to climb.
Minnesota's first large-scale cannabis event is taking place this weekend.
Smoking in Minneapolis is set to get more expensive thanks to a new ordinance passed by the City Council.
The owner of a Twin Cities-based car dealership is accused of scamming Minnesotans out of thousands of dollars.
In early April, thieves stole two plaques from a World War I memorial monument at Shadow Falls Park.
A man shot by Wright County deputies outside the Dollar General store in Montrose earlier this month has been charged for the incident, according to a complaint filed on Monday.
In December, Jacquelyn Vann pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter for the death of 55-year-old Pierre Glass.
A 19-year-old man charged in connection to a St. Paul grocery store parking lot shootout that injured a teenage girl accepted a plea deal on Monday.
The motion to dismiss the charges says the alleged abuse occurred on the Red Lake Reservation, which is not in the state court jurisdiction.
You may have seen an anti-abortion ad that's taken over Minnesota airwaves recently. Esme Murphy reviewed 15 years of state abortion data to show us what's true, what needs context, and what is misleading.
Spring has sprung, and so have allergies. And if you've felt like your sniffles and sneezes are worse this year, you're not alone.
Mike Max is going to turn 60 years old this year and he's been thinking a lot about how to make the next ten years healthy years.
Minnesotans love to get outside no matter the season. Something about being in nature always seems to leave us feeling better. So why does it feel good to get outdoors? Good Question.
The DEA took about 2.5 million lethal doses of fentanyl off Minnesota streets last year alone. Despite that eye-popping number, it's not enough.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Billie Eilish, the pop musician and two-time Oscar winner, will stop in St. Paul for two shows on her upcoming tour.
French screen actor Gerard Depardieu was reportedly detained for questioning and released Monday after two women accused him of sexual assault.
The vinyl sales alone were monumental, Billboard said, with "the largest sales week for an album on vinyl in the modern era."
Italy's Culture Ministry has banned loans of works to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, following a dispute with the U.S. museum over an ancient marble statue believed to have been looted from Italy almost a half-century ago.
Max Kepler had a tiebreaking RBI single in the ninth inning, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2 for their eighth straight win.
The sausage has been traveling with the team in a Ziploc bag shoved into a shoe. When it comes to their upcoming games in Toronto, it's unclear whether the sausage will make it through customs.
With the Minnesota Timberwolves winning their first playoff series in two decades, fan excitement is at an all-time high.
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach ruptured his patellar tendon after colliding with guard Mike Conley late in the team's series-sweeping win over the Phoenix Suns Sunday night.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are off to the second round of the NBA playoffs for the first time in 20 years.
Before marijuana was legalized in Minnesota, the state patrol and other law enforcement agencies repeatedly voiced their concern over how to determine if someone pulled over was high on cannabis.
This summer will mark one year Minnesota has gone green by legalizing recreational marijuana. Breathalyzers can test if a driver is drunk, but how do they confirm if someone is driving high? In tonight's Talking Points, Esme Murphy takes a look at how law enforcement is adjusting to the wider meaning of driving under the influence.
The Metropolitan Council has made headlines for its mismanagement of the Southwest Light Rail project. In Talking Points, community members and Minnesota legislators on both sides of the aisle are pushing for major reforms.
The Metropolitan Council has made headlines for its mismanagement of the Southwest Light Rail project. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with DFL Sen. Scott Dibble and Republican Sen. Eric Pratt about the legislation push major reforms.
The Metropolitan Council has made headlines for its mismanagement of the Southwest Light Rail project. In Talking Points, community members and Minnesota legislators on both sides of the aisle are pushing for major reforms. Esme Murphy spoke with Abou Amara, a Democratic analyst, and Mary Pattock, a long-time critic of the Met Council.
It's one of the few covered bridges remaining in the Midwest, and it's seen a lot of traffic over the years.
Decades ago, at an 88-acre pasture near Annandale, cars replaced cows and French Lake Auto Parts was born.
There's an attraction in Fergus Falls that's centered around a man-made disaster.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen goes to New Ulm where the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame is celebrating 35 years.
It cost $85,000 to build St. Stan's — equivalent to about $100 million today. As the basilica approaches its 130th birthday, its biggest fans say they wouldn't change a thing.
Releasing balloons is like slowly littering potentially miles from where the person let them go.
Minnesotans love to get outside no matter the season. Something about being in nature always seems to leave us feeling better. So why does it feel good to get outdoors? Good Question.
What do Lebron James, David Bowie and Bill Gates all have in common? They're left-handed. While they're a minority of the population, they're not alone. So why are we right- or left-handed? Good Question.
April is Earth Month and we're less than a week from Earth Day. That timing matches up with an email we received from Mary in Minneapolis. She wants to know: What can the average person do to help reduce global warming? Good Question.
The gorgeous weekend we had was more than just a great time to get outside. For many, it was a chance to get their hands dirty whether they wanted to or not. We wanted to know How can we efficiently clean our homes? Good Question.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
An early spring snowstorm made for many beautiful sights across the state of Minnesota over the weekend.
State fire officials say a grass fire near Waseca is contained Monday morning after burning more than 1,000 acres.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will be warm Tuesday with a high near 70.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says there will be a break in the rain action with more drought relief on the way tomorrow afternoon into the night.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says more stormy weather is headed for southern Minnesota on Tuesday.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says to expect a break in the rain action with more drought relief on the way Tuesday afternoon.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will be warm Tuesday with a high near 70.
No matter if it's done in memoriam, or in celebration, it creates a problem floating across the country. As we wrap up Earth Month, Ronnie from Ellsworth wanted to better understand, how do balloon releases impact the environment? Good Question. Jeff Wagner learned where many balloons end up and found some safer alternatives.
Folks who live in one popular Minneapolis neighborhood say they're sick of waiting for it to bounce back.
Construction controversy over a real estate proposal in the north metro. The extensive plans include a mosque. David Schuman shares why the developer feels discrimination is at play in Lino Lakes.
Metal is missing from metro monuments all to make some quick cash. As Kirsten Mitchell reports, some of that metal was stolen from a memorial honoring our fallen heroes.