Minneapolis Lake Reopens After E. Coli​ Infections

A total of 73 people became ill after swimming at Lake Nokomis this summer.

1st Vaping-Related Death Reported In Minnesota

The lung injury was associated with vaping illicit THC products, according to health officials.

49 Get Diarrhea After Swimming At Minneapolis Lake

Both children and adults have become ill after swimming at Lake Nokomis this summer.

Sick Swimmer Likely Caused Lake's E. Coli Outbreak: Officials

If you swam at Lake Nokomis recently, health officials want to hear from you.

Beaches Close After Twin Cities E. Coli Outbreak: Kids Infected

Minnesota state health officials believe there could be more people who were infected by the disease.

4 Minnesota Teens Who Reported Vaping Suffered Severe Lung Injury

Nearly 20 percent of high-school students use e-cigarettes and 40 percent have tried them, one study found.

Get Free Immunizations In Minneapolis Before School Starts

Measles is dangerous and contagious.

Minnesota’s Best Hospitals: Latest U.S. News Rankings

New rankings for 2019-20 from U.S. News & World Report identify the best hospitals in specialty care and the best hospitals by region.

Rabid Bats Found In Minneapolis, Residents Warned

Rabies is a deadly virus that can spread to people or pets through the saliva of an infected animal.

Minnesota Swimming Pools Have Diarrhea-Causing ‘Poop Water’

New Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data shows an uptick in crypto parasites in public swimming pools. See how to minimize risk.

Top Children’s Hospitals In Minnesota: U.S. News & World Report

See which hospitals in Minnesota are the best for children, according to U.S. News & World Report’s latest rankings.

Deaths From Opioids, Alcohol And Suicides Rise In Minnesota

In 2017, 422 Minnesotans died from opioids​, 636 from alcohol​ and 783 by suicide.

Mysterious Polio-Like Illness In Minnesota, 35 Others

A mysterious polio-like illness that has sickened kids in 36 states, including Minnesota, continues to baffle public health officials.

Minnesota VA Facilities Get High Marks In Annual Report

The Department of Veterans Affairs released its end of fiscal year ratings for 146 VA medical centers nationwide.

Flu Shot: Where To Get Vaccine In Minnesota

As the 2018-19 flu season approaches, the CDC is reminding people that it is once again time to get vaccinated.

Obesity In Minnesota: New Maps Show How Common It Is

Obesity prevalence in the U.S. “remains high,” according to new self-reported data released by the CDC.

MN Health Officials Concerned After Rabid Bats Dropped Off

Officials want to know if an unidentified woman, or anyone else, had been exposed to the bats while they were alive.

Minnesota Opioid Overdose Deaths Increased In 2017: CDC

Preliminary figures released by the CDC show an increase in opioid overdose deaths in 2017, particularly deaths linked to fentanyl.

Bat Found On Lake Harriet Path Tests Positive For Rabies

A good Samaritan brought the bat to a local wildlife rehabilitation facility, where it died on Aug. 12.

Measles Confirmed In 5-Year-Old From Hennepin County

The child was not vaccinated against measles, officials said.

Childbirth Dangers In Minnesota: What To Know

An investigation from USA Today found that the U.S. is the most dangerous place in the developed world to give birth.

Not Enough Minnesotans Exercise: Report

Minnesota men and women exercise at a rate higher than the national average, but only a slice of the state's population meets guidelines.

Pediatric Cancer: MN Has Some Of The Highest Rates In Country

About 15,000 children and teens are diagnosed with cancer each year in the United States.

Rabid Bats In Minnesota: What You Need To Know

A woman who handled a rabid bat near the pavilion at Como Lake in Saint Paul this month is receiving medical attention.

Cyclospora Outbreak Linked To Minneapolis Grill

To date, 17 patrons have reported illness, according to Minnesota health officials.

As Celebrity Suicides Gain Attention, Minnesota Rates Skyrocket

Between 1999 and 2016, the suicide rate rose significantly in Minnesota and throughout the United States, a new report says.

MN, WI Salmonella Infections Linked To Ruby’s Pantry

The raw, breaded chicken product may have looked fully cooked, health officials said.

Romaine Lettuce E. Coli Outbreak: 2 Die In Minnesota

The deadly outbreak has now spread to 35 states and 197 people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.​

Minneapolis, St. Paul Among Most Fit American Cities: Report

A new report ranked 100 American cities based on fitness and the Twin Cities placed well above most.

Minnesotans Should Not Eat Certain Type Of Lettuce: Health Dept.

10 Minnesotans have been infected with E. coli O157, including nine women.

‘U’ Chemists Close To Making Male Birth Control Pill A Reality

That’s the potential breakthrough two women at the University of Minnesota think they’re close to perfecting.

Salmonella Outbreak: Minnesota Health Officials Warn Consumers

Symptoms of Salmonella infection include diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever.

Salmonella Linked To Dog Food Infects Twin Cities Children

A recall has been issued for a raw meat dog food product; consumers are advised not to use the meat and instead return it.

Single Zebra Mussel Puts Lake Harriet On Infested Waters List

No additional zebra mussels were in Lake Harriet found during 67 hours of diving, snorkeling and wading searches.

Minnesota Child Dies, But No Source Found In E. Coli Infection

Minnesota epidemiologists completed their investigation into the E. coli bacterial infections but could not identify a specific source.

Cancer-Causing Contaminants Fill Minnesota Water, Study Shows

What’s legal isn’t necessarily safe when it comes to your drinking water.

Best Children’s Hospitals 2017: 3 MN Facilities Make U.S News Rankings

​U.S. News and World Report ranked the best children’s hospitals across 10 specialties. See which hospitals made the list.

Dangerous Tick-Borne Disease Spreads To Minnesota: CDC

Minnesota has had 20 cases, the most in the country, as well as the only fatality. Health officials say the disease may be worse than Lyme.

MN Measles​ Outbreak Spreads Into New County: 29 Cases

Minnesota's measles outbreak that began in Hennepin County has now spread into another county.

11 Measles Cases Now Confirmed In Twin Cities

Nine of the confirmed cases are in the Minnesota Somali community.