News ReleaseMarch 12, 2026Contact informationBe "well" informed about your drinking waterGroundwater Awareness Week highlights importance of annual water well testingDrinking contaminated water can, over time, result in serious illness or even death. That’s why during National Groundwater Awareness Week, March 8-14, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is reminding private well owners that regular testing is recommended to ensure the safety of drinking water.“Testing your drinking water is the only way to know how safe it is,” said MDH Water Policy Manager Tannie Eshenaur.

News ReleaseMarch 10, 2026Contact informationMinnesota’s uninsured rate rises sharply according to latest dataState's uninsured rate went from an all-time low to the highest in six years, raising concerns about future coverage lossesNew data released today by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) shows a steep rise in the number of uninsured Minnesotans. According to data from the latest Minnesota Health Access Survey, the state's uninsured rate increased from a historic low of 3.8% in 2023 to 5.8% in 2025. This equates to approximately 116,000 more Minnesotans without health insurance.