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Another double-digit jump is coming for 387,000 Minnesotans who buy their own coverage or work for small businesses. Here's the break down what it could cost, why it's happening, and the dates you must remember as the increases approach.

Bats slip into more homes every fall as they hunt for a warm place to winter, and a recent rabid bat in Minneapolis is a reminder to be ready for encounters. Here's what to do if one gets inside, and when to notify the health department.

A woman scooped a bat off a downtown Minneapolis sidewalk, then put it into a bag, before handing it off to a stranger. The catch? It was rabid. Now health officials are racing to find everyone involved before it's too late.

The Minnesota State Fair is on through Labor Day, and yes, you can indulge and still feel decent on the drive home. Here's what dietitians and doctors recommend for a healthier approach to the fair, and you don't have to skip the cookies.

Three of Minneapolis-area beaches just got a hazardous algae warning, and they're not the only spot at risk. Here's how to spot the toxic blooms that can sicken your family and even turn deadly for dogs, before your next swim.

Nine states are connected to the original outbreak. Minnesota is not one of them — but the investigation is still open and ongoing. Here's where things stand right now.

Meet Cruz, a Lab-border collie mix who visits patients, staff and even young readers at a Minnesota library. Now Essentia is looking for more volunteer therapy dog teams at all its facilities. Here are the requirements and how to sign up.

Did you know the current air quality in your area can be right at your fingertips? Here are 5 free apps to check conditions and protect your health.

The AQI only goes to 500, and Northern Minnesota blew past 1,100. Here's what exposure to hazardous air does to your lungs, heart, kids, and pets now, along with the potential long-term risks.

Last summer was a record year for West Nile in Minnesota, with more than 120 human cases. The virus is back for 2026, but things are looking different this year. Here's what the mosquito experts are watching, and how to protect yourself.

A new report finds a startling number of Minnesota's rural hospitals at risk of closing, including 6 that could shut down within 2-3 years. Here's what the data shows and what it means for communities across the state.

Rare but dangerous Powassan virus cases are rising in Minnesota. Learn the symptoms, high-risk counties, and how to protect yourself from tick bites this summer.