WATCH: Student Winners From 2023 Minnesota Escape The Vape Video Challenge
The 2023 contest hight its highest participation levels yet and you can see the winning student videos to see here!
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Why Are Minnesota Teens Being Told To Call A Man Named Norm?
Parents might be concerned when they hear their kids are being encouraged to call a mysterious man named "Norm".
Minnesota Dog’s Miraculous Well Rescue Is A Sobering Reminder To Seal Unused Wells
Sometimes it takes a near tragedy in a family to serve as a reminder of the hidden dangers that can exist on our property.
Minnesota Launches Free COVID-19 Telehealth Treatment Pilot Program
This helps Minnesotans have easy access to clinician care and therapeutic treatments that reduce their risk of serious illness or hospitalization.
Minnesota’s Medical Cannabis Program Adding Two New Qualifying Medical Conditions
Relief will be on the way for more Minnesotans in 2023 as the Minnesota Department of Health as announced additions to the state's medical cannabis program.
Minnesotans Can Now Order Additional Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
The push is on to get COVID-19 tests into Minnesota households ahead of the holiday season so that people can easily test, if needed, before gathering with others.
Duluth Had A Concerning Rise In STD Cases Last Year
Duluth is well known for lots of things, but this particular statistic is not one I am sure many people would consider a highlight.
How to Get Free At-home COVID-19 Test Kits in Minnesota
The State of Minnesota is joining the Federal Government's lead and sending out free COVID-19 at-home test kits to residents.
MN Health Officials Support Schools Following Updated CDC Guidelines
The Delta variant has been the leading cause of Minnesota hospitalizations doubling over the past two weeks, so the CDC has updated recommendations.
Continued COVID-19 Testing Advised For Students; Masks While Playing Outdoor Sports Optional
Updated guidance for students in middle and high school as well as any Minnesotans participating in organized sports.
Travelers Returning to MN Urged to Get COVID Test + No Travel To Mexico
More and more cases of travelers becoming infected with COVID-19 variants continue to be reported, with Mexico being a particularly high risk area.
If You Test Positive For COVID-19 You Can Seek Treatment
The Minnesota Department of Health encourages those who test positive to contact their health care provider to see treatment options even if they have mild or moderate symptoms.