Minnesota Department of Health

The state Department of Health announced 170 layoffs in early April but said it would delay them until May after funding was temporarily restored.

The Minnesota Department of Health said that next steps concerning the agency's layoffs are unclear in the wake of the ruling in a suit brought by Attorney General Keith Ellison and a coalition of others.

The layoffs will impact numerous public health care programs. MDH said there may be more layoffs coming.

Zebra mussel poop seems to be fueling rising mercury levels in walleye and perch.

The Minnesota Department of Health said five Minnesotans have become ill with cases linked to organic carrots from Costco, Target and Hyvee.

The Minnesota Department of Health is recommending continued support for telehealth services after studying the impact of the 2021 Minnesota Telehealth Act.

The changes to the state law — which require disclosure, no matter birth parent preference — come as more people are uncovering their ancestry through DNA testing kits.

Public health departments in Crow Wing and St. Louis counties offer these free kits, but residents are responsible for shipping costs.

The disinfection will be permanent. Grand Rapids Public Utilities estimates it will take one to two weeks for it to be distributed throughout the water system.

Grand Rapids Public Utilities' decision comes after months of testing and analysis. The city's outbreak has lasted over a year, with three new cases in the last 10 days.