Minnesota's Health Insurance Exchange

A new public information website is available, designed to provide Minnesotans with up-to-date information about the Health Insurance exchange. There you will find a video explaining how the Health Insurance Exchange works, a benefit calculator, and pages specifically for individuals and families, small businesses, insurance agents and brokers, health plans, etc.

Eagle cam - from the DNR's Nongame Wildlife Program

Once pushed to the brink of extinction, the Bald Eagle has made a powerful comeback, and Minnesota has more Bald Eagles than any other state in the lower 48 states.

Three eggs were laid in the nest around Jan. 1, 2013 - they are incubated about 35 days.  Watch the live video of the Twin Cities eagle nest. 

Budget for a Better Minnesota

Governor Mark Dayton has released a budget proposal focused on improving the lives of Minnesotans through major investments in education, new initiatives for a stronger economy, and a fair tax system.

Flu Season is Here

Take action now! If you don’t have the flu, it’s not too late to get a flu shot!  Find a flu shot clinic near you.
If you have the flu, stay home, follow your doctor’s recommendations, and prevent the spread of the flu.

February is Black History Month

Celebrating the 150 year anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, the
2013 Black History Month theme, is "At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality: The Emancipation Proclamation and the March on Washington."

Is the Ice Safe?

Winter in Minnesota means fun outdoor activities, many of them on ice. Whether ice skating or fishing, make sure the ice is safe!