January 20, 2022
Minnesota cities continue to debate instituting mask mandates to help slow the spread of the Omicron variant. Recently, the cities of Minnetonka and Rochester joined Duluth, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Minneapolis and St. Paul with temporary mandates.
On Jan. 6, the MMA distributed a statement to media across the state supporting Minneapolis and St. Paul's decision to re-institute mask mandates.
CentraCare physicians have petitioned St. Cloud and surrounding communities to put mandates into place, but have so far been unsuccessful.
May 16, 2024
Only a few more days remain before the Minnesota Legislature adjourns for the year. In an attempt to complete their work by the May 20 deadline, both the House and Senate are finalizing omnibus bills in conference committee and bringing them up for daily floor votes.
May 16, 2024
On May 30 at 3:30 pm, the National Health Equity Grand Rounds will explore the theme of "Advancing Health Equity Through Resistance: A State of the Union on Threats and Opportunities.”
May 16, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is proposing updates to the communicable disease reporting rules.