Eagan's Schulze Lake to reopen Friday after potential norovirus outbreak

A popular Twin Cities lake that closed last week due to a possible norovirus outbreak will reopen on Friday.

• Jun 8, 2023

How to protect yourself, and Minnesota's lakes, as water-borne illnesses shut down more beaches

Lakes are a huge part of summer in Minnesota. But they can also be a breeding ground for things that make you sick.

• Jun 7, 2023

Good Question: What is gum disease, and why are some more prone than others?

Oftentimes, most of those with gum disease won't even know they have it. Deb Merrigan, an instructor at the Dental Hygiene Clinic at Normandale Community College, says frequently there are no symptoms.

• Jun 6, 2023

South St. Paul high school girls get free period products in bathrooms, paving the path for state lawmakers

"You can be a small seed, but as soon as you speak up, you can sprout to be something great," said Queen Nyakelga.

• Jun 6, 2023

MPCA study highlights staggering costs to remove PFAS from Minnesota wastewater streams

Removing "forever chemicals" from Minnesota's wastewater streams will cost anywhere from $14 billion to $28 billion over the next 20 years, according to a new report.

• Jun 6, 2023

MDH: Norovirus possibly behind outbreak at Eagan's Schulze Lake

The Minnesota Department of Health says more than 60 people got sick after swimming at Schulze Lake in Eagan.

• Jun 5, 2023

Minnesota Legislature approves telecom fee to support 988 suicide and crisis lifeline

The Minnesota Legislature this session signed off on a new telecom fee to fund 988, the shortened suicide prevention lifeline number that launched last summer​.

• Jun 5, 2023

Little boy battling rare disease to receive life-saving bone marrow transplant

A little boy from Illinois with ties to Minnesota is about to receive a life-saving gift.

• Jun 5, 2023

Parents express concern after Schulze Lake closure, potential viral outbreak

On Wednesday, 3-year-old Remi was splashing away at Schulze Lake Beach in Eagan. But by Thursday night, Mikayla Evans says her daughter was not herself.

• Jun 3, 2023

Makers of toxic "forever chemicals" lied about safety, study claims

Companies hid evidence of PFAS' link to dead dogs, enlarged livers and birth defects, according to researchers.

• Jun 2, 2023

Government, community members to focus on climate equity at Green Zone Summit

The Minneapolis Health Department is working with the community to improve the lives of those living in areas with high levels of environmental pollution.

• Jun 1, 2023

Wolves co-owner Alex Rodriguez says he's been diagnosed with early-stage gum disease

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly half of U.S. adults 30 and older have some form of gum disease, and it's even more common after the age of 65.

• May 31, 2023

What you need to know about loan forgiveness for healthcare workers in Minnesota

What you need to know -- and who qualifies -- for loan forgiveness under the DFL's recently passed "Nurse and Patient Safety Act."

• May 31, 2023

Weed may now be legal in Minnesota, but how does it affect your health?

It turns out there's a lot we don't know, because it can't be federally researched with those rolling legalizations. We're truly in the "baby stages" of research.

• May 30, 2023

Recreational marijuana is now signed into law: Here's what the new law will do

When will recreational cannabis use be legal? Can you grow cannabis in your home? Your questions about the new marijuana bill, answered.

• May 30, 2023

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