September 26, 2024
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Minnesota Rural Health Hero, Team and Lifetime Achievement Awards.
The Minnesota Rural Health Awards are given to individuals and groups who have made a significant contribution to improving rural health in the state. The awards will be announced on National Rural Health Day, Thursday, November 21.
If you know of someone in your community or across the state who has played an important role in improving rural health, fill out the 2024 Rural Health Awards nomination form and send it to: health.orhpc@state.mn.us by Monday, October 14.
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.