Minnesota DOH News

Youth Cannabis Use Continued to Decline in 2025

The Minnesota Department of Health released findings from the 2025 Minnesota Student Survey showing 96% of students reported not using cannabis in the last month, and a 57.7% decrease in past 12-month use among eighth, ninth, and 11th graders since 2013. The survey, conducted between January and June 2025, is Minnesota's first since adult cannabis use was legalized in 2023.

Minnesota Launches First Viral Hepatitis Elimination Plan Targeting 90% Reduction in New Infections by 2030

The Minnesota Department of Health published the state's first Viral Hepatitis Elimination Plan, developed with 21 partner agencies. The plan outlines over 100 actions to prevent, diagnose, and treat viral hepatitis A, B, and C, targeting WHO elimination benchmarks of 90% reduction in new infections and 65% reduction in deaths by 2030.

Minnesota Updates Fish Consumption Guidelines for Mercury and PFAS

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has updated its fish consumption guidelines due to new analyses of mercury and PFAS in fish tissue. The updated guidelines include new length-based recommendations for walleye and northern pike, more protective guidelines for Northeast Minnesota, and specific guidance for the Vermillion River.

Minnesota Department of Health: Groundwater Awareness Week Guidance

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) issued a news release for Groundwater Awareness Week, urging private well owners to test their water annually for contaminants like nitrate, coliform bacteria, arsenic, lead, and manganese. The release highlights specific testing recommendations and available resources, particularly for residents in southeast Minnesota.

Minnesota Uninsured Rate Rises Sharply

The Minnesota Department of Health released data showing the state's uninsured rate increased from 3.8% in 2023 to 5.8% in 2025, the highest in six years. This rise is attributed to a decrease in public coverage and affects all demographic groups, with notable disparities for Hispanic, Black, and American Indian Minnesotans.

Minnesota Department of Health Encourages Blood Pressure Monitoring

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is encouraging residents to monitor their blood pressure regularly, particularly during American Heart Month. The notice highlights the risks of high blood pressure and provides guidance on self-measured blood pressure monitoring.

Salmonella Cases Linked to Dietary Supplement

The Minnesota Department of Health issued a notice warning consumers not to consume Live it Up Super Greens dietary supplement due to a link to Salmonella infections. The product is being voluntarily recalled by the company.