SWINE FLU
'Ban the Bug' campaign set
Health officials say that since H1N1 flu vaccinations are available at most clinics, pharmacies and other locations, most Minnesotans should get vaccinated. H1N1 flu, also known as swine flu, vaccinat...
Posted on 1/8/10 at 11:56 PM
Swine flu vaccine? No, thanks
During the Thanksgiving gatherings with friends, one of the frequently asked questions was about H1N1 vaccination. My response was: "No. I don't take H1N1 vaccine or regular flu vaccine.&qu...
Posted on 12/4/09 at 5:42 PM
Life goes on, even in the midst of a flu season
In the last month or so, I've written multiple stories about influenza: How early demand for the seasonal flu shot wiped out initial supplies, when the region should start to get its H1N1 vaccines, an...
Posted on 10/8/09 at 10:27 AM
Hugoson, Northey call on USDA Secretary to help struggling pork producers
ST. PAUL , Minn. – Calling the plight of pork producers a financial crisis, Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Gene Hugoson and Iowa Agriculture Secretary Bill Northey sent a joint letter to U.S...
Posted on 6/26/09 at 4:01 AM
NDSU being proactive regarding H1N1
Information regarding H1N1 and how NDSU is being proactive available at http://www.ndsu.edu/news/ ...
Posted on 5/5/09 at 5:25 AM
N.D. has season's first swine flu case
State Health Department spokesman Kirby Kruger tells KVLY-TV that the case of H1N1 virus was reported within about the past week. Details haven't been released.By Associated Press , January 17, 2011
Assessing the swine flu process 
Did we — civic leaders, the schools, the media — make too much of the H1N1 flu threat? “I think some people may have gone a little overboard,” said Kelly Faller, director of Sunflake Preschool and Day Care in Grand Forks. “There was a lot of hype.
By Chuck Haga , May 15, 2010
Health Department: Flu deaths hit 70 in Minnesota
The Minnesota Health Department says 70 people have now died of the flu in Minnesota this season.By Associated Press , April 07, 2010
Officials: H1N1 remains quiet in N.D. 
Swine flu in the area remains quiet and so far shows no signs of a third wave of the epidemic, public health officials said Tuesday.
By Patrick Springer , March 30, 2010
Minnesota confirms two new swine flu deaths
The death toll from the swine flu in Minnesota stands at 60 after the state Health Department reported two new deaths.By Associated Press , March 24, 2010
AREA NEWS: H1N1 vaccine, Innovate ND boot camp etc.
Polk County Public Health has H1N1 vaccine for those who missed earlier clinics and want to be vaccinated for H1N1. Both nasal mist and injectable vaccine are available.By Herald Staff and Wire Reports , March 10, 2010
H1N1 vaccine still available in Polk County
Polk County Public Health said it still has nasal mist and injectable H1N1 vaccine, by appointment.By Herald Staff Report , March 10, 2010
AREA NEWS: 'MnSCU reports record spring enrollment' ... 'Polk County to hold H1N1 clinics' ... 'St. Mike's readies for roundup' ... more 
MnSCU reports record spring enrollment
A record 197,576 students are enrolled in Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, up 8 percent from last year, a Wednesday press release from MnSCU reported.
By Herald staff and wire reports , March 04, 2010
Swine flu death total increases by three in Minnesota
The state’s death toll from swine flu has increased to 58 after state officials completed their investigations of three deaths in October and November.By Associated Press , March 03, 2010
AROUND MINNESOTA:: Fergus Falls slaying .. Crash kills Shakopee man ... Gypsy moths in northeast ... more 
Police are investigating the shooting death of a 29-year-old Fergus Falls, Minn. woman at a mobile home park. Police were called to the mobile home park about 10:30 p.m. Friday and found the woman dead in a home.
Authorities have not released the woman’s name.
By Associated Press , March 01, 2010
AROUND MINNESOTA: Man accused of killing brother ... Ex-cop acquitted ... Man reconvicted of wife's death ... more 
St. Paul police have arrested a 59-year-old man accused of stabbing and killing his younger brother. Police said they received a report about 7 a.m. Saturday that a man had been stabbed. When they arrived, they found the victim and suspect inside the home, where they both live.
By Associated Press , February 21, 2010
No new swine flu deaths reported in Minnesota 
Flu activity remains sporadic in Minnesota, as the second-wave of the swine flu continues creeping along while the seasonal flu hasn’t yet taken off.
By Associated Press , February 17, 2010
HEALTH AND WELLNESS: H1N1 still lurks
February 13, 2010
U.S. swine flu epidemic shows signs of being over 
Is the U.S. swine flu epidemic over? Federal health officials won’t go so far as to say that, but today they reported for the fourth week in a row that no states had widespread flu activity.
By Mike Stobbe , February 05, 2010
Swine flu levels remain low in Minnesota 
ST. PAUL — The Health Department reports the swine flu remains at a low ebb in the state, with no new outbreaks or deaths in the past week.
By Associated Press , February 03, 2010
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