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Preparing For A Spring Break Trip? Get Vaccinated

When preparing for a trip, you know what’s on your list: swimming suit, shorts, sandals. But if you’re traveling outside of the U.S., packing your suitcase isn’t the only thing you need to do beforehand.

2013/02/18

Wisconsin Flu Cases, Hospitalizations Spike

The flu is pounding Wisconsin. State health officials say they’re seeing a dramatic spike in cases and hospitalizations.

2013/01/11

West Nile Cases Growing In Minnesota

There is good news and bad news surrounding the number of West Nile cases in Minnesota.

2012/08/23

Juvenile Arthritis Growing In The U.S.

Imagine as a child, not being able to run or play without being in pain. That’s what many youngsters who suffer from juvenile arthritis face every day.

2012/08/01

‘Dusty The Horse’ Visits The Ronald McDonald House

The Ronald McDonald House in Minneapolis is a place for children and their families to stay while kids battle life-threatening illnesses. It provides lots of activities and diversions for its young patients, including an occasional visit from “Dusty the horse.”

2012/05/30

MDH: Gaylord Schools Outbreak Likely Norovirus

The Minnesota Department of Health is “99 percent sure” that a Norovirus outbreak is to blame for a number of students going home sick in Gaylord, Minn., according to the school’s principal.

2012/02/16

School District Closes After Whooping Cough Outbreak

A school district near Duluth, Minn. decided to close for the day because of an outbreak of illness.

2012/02/16

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Health Dept. Investigates Illnesses At Farmington HS

The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating after several students became ill over Homecoming weekend at Farmington High School.

2011/10/12

Cantaloupe Recall After 4 Die From Listeria

Four people have died after eating contaminated cantaloupe.

2011/09/15

U.S. On Track For Most Measles Cases In A Decade

The United States seems to be on track to have more measles cases than any year in more than a decade, with virtually all cases linked to other countries, including Europe where there’s a big outbreak.

2011/05/05

Twins GM Talks Mauer’s Injury, Sickness

Twins general manager Bill Smith said Friday that catcher Joe Mauer went to a hospital for treatment and evaluation after suffering from “extreme flu-like symptoms.”

2011/04/15

11th Measles Case Reported In Minn.

The Minnesota Department of Health says they have found a 11th case of measles in Minnesota.

2011/03/23

More Measles Cases Reported In Minn.

The Minnesota Department of Health reports a number of new case of measles in the state, bringing the number found since February to nine total.

2011/03/22

Why Are So Many People Getting Sick?

Our cold weather is keeping us inside more often this season, and for that reason, germs are spreading. In fact, doctors in the Twin Cities say they’re spreading rapidly.

2011/03/08

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