River Park's new walking club is a community health initiative, offering weekly Monday morning walks for locals to engage in low-impact exercise and socialize.

The University of Minnesota's School of Dentistry marked its 20th annual Give Kids a Smile event, providing free dental care to underserved children with the help of volunteers.

Ramsey County Public Health initiates an Opioid Response Community Grants program, offering $1 million to aid local groups combating the opioid crisis with twenty available grants.

Bloomington Public Health offers hands-only CPR and AED training to empower individuals to respond to cardiac crises, highlighting the importance of staying calm and controlled during emergencies.

The Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth is seeking interns for their initiative to improve mental health for Black youth, involving local collaboration to address systemic disparities.

St. John's Hospital in Maplewood opens a new "short-stay observation unit" to improve care and reduce hospital congestion, employing innovative off-site construction that cuts build time in half.

Minnesota urges MA and MinnesotaCare beneficiaries to keep their contact details current to prevent loss of health coverage, with instructions available in multiple languages.

The Minnesota Department of Health updated its guidance levels for PFOS and PFOA in drinking water, with Woodbury taking steps to address the new standards.

Local health officials in Dakota County, Minnesota, warn about high radon levels in homes, urging residents to test with free kits they provide. Radon, a cancer-causing gas, affects 40% of state homes.

The City's Health Department is offering 400 free radon test kits to residents to detect the cancer-causing gas in homes, as part of Radon Action Month.

The Minnesota Gophers have hired Corey Hetherman as defensive coordinator and Bob Ligashesky for special teams, both of whom have extensive coaching experience.

The Bloomington Police Dept has launched a pilot program integrating therapists to respond immediately and provide on-site therapy for mental health 911 calls.

Americans prioritize fitness in their 2024 New Year's resolutions, with less focus on mental health compared to previous years, but most expect to abandon their goals within months.