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Coverage dated October 29, 2026 to October 30, 2026

Measles cases in Minnesota hit highest total in 36 years

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Minnesota reports 80 measles cases so far this year. That's the highest annual total since 1990, according to MDH.

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  1. Detroit Lakes Tribune

    Minnesota measles cases reach highest count since 1990 (opens Detroit Lakes Tribune)

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    Detroit Lakes Tribune's feed description

    The Minnesota Department of Health on Thursday said the vast majority of those who have contracted measles in 2026 are children.

  2. KAAL Rochester

    Minnesota measles cases at highest total since 1990 (opens KAAL Rochester)

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    KAAL Rochester's feed description

    The Minnesota Department of Health reported that the state has reached 80 measles cases this year, the highest total in 36 years.

  3. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Measles case count hits 80 in Minnesota, the highest since 1990 (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Public health officials warn that even more cases of the highly infectious disease are likely because fewer parents are getting their children vaccinated against measles.

  4. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    U.S. measles cases rise to 4,852 (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    The number of measles cases reported in the United States has risen to 4,852 this year, an increase of 264 from the previous update, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said today.

  5. WDIO Duluth

    Measles cases in Minnesota hit highest total in 36 years (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    Minnesota reports 80 measles cases so far this year. That's the highest annual total since 1990, according to MDH.

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