May 26, 2022
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has released a health advisory regarding monkeypox, an orthopoxvirus, the same genus as smallpox, variola and vaccinia viruses.
Healthcare providers should consider monkeypox in people with unexplained rash and who have traveled in the last 30 days to a country with a confirmed or suspected case of monkeypox, have had contact with a person with a confirmed or suspected monkeypox, and is a man who reports close or intimate contact with other men.
Call MDH if you suspect monkeypox at 651-201-5414 or 1-877-676-5414.
December 4, 2025
On December 4, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its budget forecast for the 2026-27 biennium, showing a short-term budget surplus of $2.5 billion for the current biennium, but warned of a long-term $2.96 billion deficit for the 2028-29 biennium.
December 4, 2025
On December 2, the Vaccine Integrity Project (VIP) released a study on the safety, effectiveness, and public health impact of hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccinations at birth.
December 4, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Commerce (DOC) is now accepting public comments regarding proposed legislation to mandate insurance coverage of certain treatments.