Measles confirmed at Minneapolis school
The state health department says a Minneapolis elementary school student caught measles.
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The state health department says a Minneapolis elementary school student caught measles.
A typically rare disease that was declared eliminated in the United States over two decades ago is now confirmed inside a Minneapolis school.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
The Minnesota Department of Health has reported 46 cases of measles in the state this year, which has officials accelerating vaccine recommendations.
The Minnesota Department of Health has reported 46 cases of Measles in Minnesota this year, which has officials accelerating vaccine recommendations.
Measles cases continue to climb in Minnesota. Health officials are urging parents to get their kids vaccinated before returning to the classroom this fall.
Minnesota state leaders worry a dangerous disease is spreading in the metro.
Three children in the Twin Cities were confirmed to have measles this week, and two of them required hospitalization, health officials said.
The Minnesota Department of Health says some patients at Hennepin Healthcare could have been exposed to measles after three siblings sought care there earlier this week.
Measles infections in Ohio, Indiana and Louisiana have been linked to visits to Florida.
Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
Illinois is the latest state to see cases of measles in 2024, according to the CDC's tally.
The state's surgeon general grants parents permission to send unvaccinated children to school during a measles outbreak, risking their health and that of others.
After two siblings in Minnesota came down with confirmed cases of measles last month, state health officials reported a third case on Thursday.
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The first case, confirmed Monday, was found in the Twin Cities metro area, MDH said, and the second case occurred in an unvaccinated sibling.
The CDC says the average measles vaccination rate for school-aged kids is 93.1%. That's below the 95% needed for herd immunity.
Falling school-age vaccination rates are alarming scientists and doctors across the country, many of whom are concerned more people could be at risk of being infected with measles. Check out measles vaccination rates at local schools.
Thousands of schools are below a critical threshold to achieve herd immunity against measles, a CBS News investigation found.
Despite a safe and effective vaccine to protect against measles, a decrease in children getting immunized is leading to a comeback of the highly contagious and potentially deadly virus.
The Dakota County Sheriff's Offices says deputies responded to a crash on County Road 46 and Biscayne Avenue in Rosemount around 3:30 p.m.
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The Dakota County Sheriff's Offices says deputies responded to a crash on County Road 46 and Biscayne Avenue in Rosemount around 3:30 p.m.
The plan would renovate the building and make it a "democracy center," moving elections services from a building the city leases in Northeast Minneapolis to that site and also create 8,000 square feet of community space.
A 51-year-old Savage man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role in the Feeding our Future COVID relief fraud case.
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office announced Tuesday it is seeking to re-try a man accused of killing a Minneapolis high school student-athlete in 2022.
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Local officials say former President Donald Trump's campaign still owes a central Minnesota city nearly $209,000 for services related to a July campaign rally.
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Boats big and small are being beached and abandoned in the St. Croix River. City leaders in Hudson are trying to chart a course on how to clean them up.
With less than three weeks left until Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Wisconsin on Thursday for the sixth time since she began her campaign.
Republicans are sensing an opportunity in Wisconsin's closely watched Senate race.
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Justices on the Wisconsin Supreme Court say that Gov_ Tony Evers' creative use of his expansive veto power in an attempt to lock in a school funding increase for 400 years appeared to be "extreme" and "crazy.".
A local food shelf gets a huge renovation and hopes to intercept violence in Minneapolis.
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The plan would renovate the building and make it a "democracy center," moving elections services from a building the city leases in Northeast Minneapolis to that site and also create 8,000 square feet of community space.
With less than three weeks left until Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Wisconsin on Thursday for the sixth time since she began her campaign.
Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign seized on the moment with a social media post saying the former president looked "confused."
Minneapolis city leaders will show the public how they test their voting machines on Tuesday to ensure everything runs smoothly on Election Day.
Minneapolis city leaders will show the public how they test the voting machines on Tuesday to ensure everything runs smoothly on Election Day.
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An organization in St. Paul is working to get people from tents and shelters into permanent homes.
Lunds and Byerlys is recalling around 500 containers of their Lone Star Dip because of potential mold contamination.
A 51-year-old Savage man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role in the Feeding our Future COVID relief fraud case.
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BrucePac recalled nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products used in popular products at Trader Joe's, Kroger and more.
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A new wave of lawsuits filed Monday accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping men and women and molesting a 16-year-old boy.
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Major League Baseball announced Tuesday it will produce and distribute local broadcasts for the Minnesota Twins, Cleveland Guardians and Milwaukee Brewers next year.
Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves and scored an empty-net goal as the Minnesota Wild snapped a two-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the St. Louis Blues.
Courtney Williams has had what she has described as a life-changing season with the Minnesota Lynx.
The Minnesota Vikings have acquired running back Cam Akers in a trade for the second straight year.
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The Professional Women's Hockey League's second season is opening a month earlier than last year and features an expanded schedule.
With the election just over three weeks away, concerns are mounting about threats to the election system nationwide.
As the Southeast contends with hurricanes and the West with wildfires, the Upper Midwest has been hammered with billions in hail storm damages in recent years.
Analysts say Hurricanes Helene and Milton and the devastation in the southeast should serve as reminders for Minnesotans: weather patterns are changing in the upper Midwest, too.
Analysts say Hurricanes Helene and Milton and the devastation in the southeast should serve as reminders for Minnesotans: weather patterns are changing in the upper Midwest, too.
Analysts say Hurricanes Helene and Milton and the devastation in the southeast should serve as reminders for Minnesotans: weather patterns are changing in the upper Midwest, too.
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WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says we will chill again tonight with part of the state under a freeze warning.
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It's not even Halloween yet and parts of the state are already flaking out. Light snow fell up north in cities lake Grand Marais and Isabella this week. As the temperature tumbles, we all know that winter is coming. But when does the Twin Cities typically see its first snowfall? Good Question. WCCO's Kirsten Mitchell explains what's happening as our winters get warmer.
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