Healthy Quin Counties

06/08/2026

🩺 Before vaccines helped eliminate polio in the U.S., families across the Red River Valley experienced the lasting impact of the disease.

Polk County Public Health and community partners worked together to preserve the stories of local polio survivors from Grand Forks and Polk Counties through the “Remembering Polio” project.

🎥 Watch the video to hear these powerful local stories and reflections on public health and vaccination.

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06/06/2026

Valid for June 6 through June 7, 2026.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for western and southern Minnesota. The alert takes effect at noon on Saturday, June 6, and runs until 11 p.m. on Sunday, June 7. The affected area includes the Twin Cities metro area, Brainerd, Alexandria, Albert Lea, Marshall, Worthington, Rochester, Hinckley, St. Cloud, Winona, Ortonville, Mankato, East Grand Forks, Moorhead, and the Tribal Nations of Upper Sioux, Mille Lacs, Prairie Island, Leech Lake, and White Earth.

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

☀️ Protect your skin while enjoying the sunshine this summer! Too much sun exposure can increase the risk of sunburn, premature aging, and skin cancer.

Here are a few easy ways to stay sun safe:
🧴 Wear sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher. Reapply every 2 hours, especially after swimming or sweating
😎 Wear sunglasses and a wide-brim hat
⛱️ Seek shade during peak sun hours (10 AM – 4 PM)
💦 Stay hydrated when spending time outdoors

Healthy habits today help protect your health for the future.

06/04/2026

🥗 Add color to your plate today! Fruits and vegetables provide important nutrients that help keep your body healthy and strong.

06/03/2026

🚶 Even a short walk can improve mood, energy, and heart health. Take 15–30 minutes today to move your body outdoors.

06/02/2026

Have you heard of a "stomach bug" going around? It’s probably Norovirus, a highly contagious virus that spreads quickly and easily through close contact and contaminated surfaces.

🕒 Symptoms usually start 12-48 hours after exposure and include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain. Most people recover within 1-3 days.

Tips for Recovery:
- Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of liquids, especially those with electrolytes.
- Get lots of rest.

Help prevent the spread:
-Wash your hands often and thoroughly** with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Hand sanitizer alone does not work well against norovirus.
- Clean and disinfect surfaces immediately after vomiting or diarrhea using a bleach-based cleaner or a solution with at least 5-25 tablespoons of household bleach per gallon of water.
- Wash contaminated laundry using hot water and dry on a high heat setting.
- Stay home if you’re sick, and wait at least 48 hours after your symptoms stop before preparing food, handling food, or caring for others—especially if you work in places like restaurants, schools, or healthcare facilities.

Stay proactive to keep yourself and others healthy!

06/01/2026

𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐭𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡'𝐬 (𝐌𝐃𝐇) 𝐍𝐎𝐏𝐀𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐍 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞

What is NOPAIN MN?

To reduce Minnesotans’ reliance on opioid prescriptions to treat chronic pain, MDH has partnered with Hennepin Healthcare System to launch NOPAIN MN – a comprehensive, searchable public resource that maps the locations of non-opioid pain management providers across the state. The map Includes providers of psychotherapy, acupuncture, yoga, massage therapy, chiropractic care, physical therapy, and more.

The NOPAIN MN map highlights services that have been demonstrated to reduce chronic pain and improve quality of life. As alternatives to using opioid prescriptions for pain management, these often-underused options can provide effective treatment with no risk of substance misuse.

Visit https://nopainmn.org/ for more information.

This website map of Minnesota is designed for anyone to find evidence-based non-opioid and non-pharmacological pain treatment methods, options, and qualified providers throughout the state.