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Health and Safety Quick Links to state and federal information about H1N1 flu.
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May 5, 2009
The Minnesota Department of Health has identified three new probable cases of the HINI novel influenza virus in Minnesota; one in Washington County and two in Hennepin County.
May 5, 2009
Illness appears to be acting more like regular, seasonal influenza; New approach will be used for flu surveillance, influenza in schools
State health officials have announced that their response to the novel H1N1 influenza virus is moving into a new phase, with a new approach to tracking the illness and new recommendations for handling potential flu cases in schools.
May 4, 2009
Further investigation by the Minnesota Department of Health has determined that two of Minnesota's cases of probable H1N1 novel influenza virus are in persons in two schools. As a result, school officials have decided to close the schools beginning Monday as a precaution.
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May 4, 2009
Renewable fuel in Minnesota is being pumped up today, as the state's diesel fuel supply increases from a 2 percent (B2) biodiesel blend to 5 percent (B5). The change is part of Governor Pawlenty's plan to make Minnesota the first state in the nation to require B20 by 2015.
May 1, 2009
According Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS), more than half (56 percent) of teens (ages 16-19) killed during spring in recent years were not belted. DPS also reports teen drinking and driving-related crashes peak April through June.
April 29, 2009
Staggering losses underscore theme for National Arson Awareness Week, 2009
April 28, 2009
State's diverse cultural heritage on display during Minnesota Archaeology Week Help survey a 12,000-year-old archaeological site near Rochester, learn about 7,000 years of history at the Jeffers Petroglyphs or tour the Wheat Trail in Wadena County during Minnesota Archaeology Week, May 9-17. From the Jeffers Petroglyphs to Grand Portage, activities are planned at more than 20 locations across the state.
April 28, 2009
Producers in northwestern Minnesota are urged to vaccinate their cattle soon against naturally-occurring anthrax. With a little rain and a lot of hot weather, the invisible, spore-forming bacteria Bacillus anthracis can resurface, putting unvaccinated livestock at risk in the area.
April 28, 2009
Five artist teams will present their early design concepts in May for the 15 Central Corridor LRT stations.
April 28, 2009
The Minnesota Board on Aging and Minnesota Department of Human Services have been named recipients of the 2008 Rosalynn Carter Leadership in Caregiving Award.
April 27, 2009
State Auditor Rebecca Otto released a comprehensive report that summarizes the financial data of Minnesota Counties for calendar year 2007. In addition, the report examines long-term trends that counties have experienced over the last 5 and 10 years. The report is intended to help citizens, local government officials, and state lawmakers understand county financial operations.
May 1, 2009
Geocaching is a high-tech game that is growing in popularity worldwide. It involves the use of sophisticated but easy to use global positioning technology to hunt for cache containers that have been hidden, usually outdoors.
May 1, 2009
Celebrate the European "Year of Creativity and Innovation" and Europe's links to Minnesota during "Europe Day: A Family Celebration," May 9 at the Minnesota History Center.
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