Lead exposure can cause serious neurological and other health issues, especially in young children whose brains are still developing.
The Minnesota Department of Health launched a new telehealth "test-to-treat" program on Monday.
A new environmental category shows health risks from natural disasters among ethnic groups and communities.
The Zoo plans to vaccinate around 100 animals deemed at-risk of COVID-19.
Highland Elementary in Apple Valley remains on the COVID-19 outbreak list.
COVID-19 numbers are down nationwide, as well as in Dakota County.
There are only 30 Dakota County schools on the MDH's list of schools with recent COVID-19 outbreaks.
The District 196 School Board will hold a special meeting Tuesday, March 1 to discuss amending the district's COVID-19 Operational Plan.
Apple Valley now has 11 schools on the list.
The decision to reverse the mask mandate was made at a Dakota County Board meeting Tuesday.
This leaves Rosemount with only three schools on the list.
The city now has 10 schools on the list.
The city now has four schools on the list.
The city now has two schools on the list.
The city now has seven schools on the list.
Minnesota kids ages 5-11 are eligible for $200 gift cards if they receive both doses of the coronavirus vaccine between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28.
Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Dakota County.
Apple Valley now has nine schools on the list.
Here's how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Dakota County and across MN.
The city now has eight schools on the list.
Rosemount now has four schools on the list.
See how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Dakota County and across MN.
Apple Valley and Rosemount households can order up to four rapid antigen coronavirus tests starting Wednesday.
Dire blood shortages are forcing doctors in Minnesota to delay blood transfusions for those who need them.
Effective immediately, students and employees who test positive are eligible for the shortened isolation period of five days.
Minnesotans can get free coronavirus tests delivered to their doors as officials work to expand the state's in-person testing capacity.
The city now has nine schools on the list.
The city now has five schools on the list.
See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Dakota County and across MN.
The Food and Drug Administration authorization moves boosters for Apple Valley and Rosemount children ages 12-15 a step closer.
Here's an update on how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Dakota County and across MN.
Minnesota's "Kids Deserve a Shot" campaign offered a slew of incentives, including $200 gift cards, tickets to Vikings games and much more.
There were 72 schools on the list last week.
Here's how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Dakota County.
Boosters available in AV, Rosemount help protect against omicron and delta variant infections, and lessen the symptoms if you do get sick.
Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Dakota County and across MN.
The city has six schools on the list.
Apple Valley has 11 schools on the list.
Dakota County has "high" coronavirus transmission, according to the CDC.
Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.