Minnesota Department of Health

New guidelines specific to St. Louis, Lake and Cook counties account for the fact that fish in the region generally have higher mercury concentrations.

The trauma system ensures seriously injured patients quickly get care at hospitals that can meet their needs. Grand Itasca has also been designated a Primary Stroke Center.

Survey results indicate around 116,000 more Minnesotans went without health insurance in 2025 than they did in 2023.

A five-year maternal mortality report by the Minnesota Department of Health found 95% of maternal deaths in the state were preventable.

The Minnesota Department of Health will continue to recommend vaccination against 17 infectious diseases, aligning itself with professional medical associations.

The legislation of the "Big Beautiful Bill" to cut public services, such as Medicaid, also includes $50 billion in new funding to support rural health care.

The health department reported these new measles cases can all be tied to either domestic or international travel, and all of the new cases are among unvaccinated people.

State health officials have confirmed 20 cases so far in 2025. Two of the affected people have died.

Tularemia is caused by bacteria found in wildlife. Pets are most often exposed by hunting these animals and can transmit the illness to humans.

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