Minnesota Department of Health

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.

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.