State records first rubella case since 2000      April 17, 2009
Officials following up with people who may have been exposed; parents are reminded to make sure their children are immunized

Spring truck weight restrictions      April 17, 2009
Spring truck weight restrictions on state highways will end April 20 for Minnesota's south, southeast and Metro frost zones. Load restrictions remain in place for the state's central, north-central and north frost zones.

"Operation Clean-Up" of Minnesota highways      April 17, 2009
Spring cleaning of Minnesota roadways is again getting a boost from offender work crews and Adopt-a-Highway volunteers.

Wildfire Prevention Week - April 19-25      April 17, 2009
To increase awareness of outdoor fire hazards, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Manitoba and Ontario have jointly declared April 19-25 as Wildfire Prevention Week.

Statewide fire danger and current burning restrictions      April 16, 2009
Please note that while DNR issues statewide regulations, if you live within a municipality that controls the open burning, local permits or more stringent regulations may apply.

Employers eliminate 23,200 jobs statewide      April 16, 2009
The Minnesota unemployment rate edged up to a seasonally adjusted 8.2 percent in March, remaining below the U.S. rate of 8.5 percent, according to figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).

This day in Minnesota history      April 16, 2009
An almanac of state history

2007 Flood Cleanup      April 16, 2009
Minnesota has received an additional $1 million from the U.S. Department of Labor to create temporary jobs to help flood clean-up efforts in southeastern Minnesota, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced.

Department of Health reports 326 new HIV/AIDS cases in 2008      April 15, 2009
Reported new cases of HIV infection in Minnesota reached 326 in 2008 compared to 325 new cases in 2007 and 318 cases in 2006.

Presidential major disaster assistance for eight additional counties      April 15, 2009
The presidential declaration means that all 15 counties are now eligible for assistance to pay for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities and assistance to prevent or reduce long-term risk to life and property from natural hazards.

Minnesota death associated with polio virus reported      April 14, 2009
State health officials are investigating a case of infection associated with the polio virus in a Minnesotan who died last month. The patient who died had weakened immune system, multiple other health conditions

Commuter Challenge encourages friendly competition      April 14, 2009
This year's Commuter Challenge, an annual campaign that encourages commuters to try an alternative to driving alone to work, is promoting friendly competition as a way to get more commuters to sample a transportation option.

Minnesota Zoo welcomes two endangered camel calves      April 13, 2009
The Minnesota Zoo's first two Bactrian camel calves of the season, "Samara" and "Sarah," both female, are making their public debut together on the Northern Trail.