health
STDs on the rise in Minnesota, with syphilis cases up 23%
Overalls STI cases increased by over 1,000 between 2018 and 2019, new MDH data show
Walz launches 'homemade mask drive' to help congregate living facilities
He's calling on "crafters, sewers, and creatives" for help.
A year on, family of MOA balcony boy say 'miracles happen'
The family of Landen made an update one year after he was thrown off a Mall of America balcony.
How to shovel snow without getting hurt
Shoveling snow results in thousands of injuries every year.
Health department reports first vaping-injury death in MN
The person who died suffered a serious lung injury.
Baby hit by softball returns home after 6+ weeks in hospital
The Iowa tot was severely injured last month, and had been treated at the Mayo Clinic.
Minneapolis, St. Paul are no longer the fittest cities in America
Last year it was the fittest metro, now it's settling for 2nd and 8th places.
Minnesota has one of highest depression diagnosis rates in the U.S., study says
We're ranked 4th nationally, but it's particularly high among women.
There was a huge rise in fentanyl deaths in MN last year
The worrying statistic was confirmed by the health department.
Minnesota's health department targeted by 'spoofers'
They mimicked the department's phone number to scam citizens.
Stearns County man is knocked unconscious by a steer
The 65 year old was knocked over when the steer hit a gate.
10 Minnesotans get E. coli from Romaine lettuce
The CDC advised Americans to steer clear of the lettuce last month.
Study highlights health challenges facing low-income Minnesotans
The obesity gap is going between the poor and wealthy Minnesotans.
Pet owners beware, there's dog flu in Minnesota
Four cases have been reported across the state.
Possible measles exposure at McDonald's, gas station in southeast MN
An alert has been issued for the Winona and Albert Lea areas.
Minnesotans healthier, live longer than those in other states
Minnesotans have the longest "healthy life expectancy" in the country.
This has been the worst flu season on record
More than 6,000 people have been hospitalized – and it's not over yet.
Boy with extremely rare skin condition dies at U of M hospital
Jonathan Pitre was just 17 years old.
Boy, 11, fights for his life after semi-trailer crash
Nate Shumaker was critically injured in the head-on collision.
As well shuts down in Lake Elmo, some can expect brown water
Health officials found higher-than-healthy PFC levels in water supplies.
Woman's death in hot tub ruled accidental
The 53 year old was found unconscious in a 15th floor hot tub.