Alerts, News and Updates

Alert May 17 2013 14:08

State officials investigate Salmonella illnesses linked to Krinos brand tahini

Two Minnesota children sickened with strains of bacteria matching those found in national recall.


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News May 17 2013 14:07

Everybody In The Pool! But Please Leave The Poop Behind

Perhaps you've noticed a toddler's sagging swim diaper and wondered if it's really keeping the poop out of your neighborhood pool.


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Update May 17 2013 14:06

New SARS cousin finally has a name: MERS

Every virus needs a catchy name, and now the new coronavirus linked to the Middle East that has infected 40 people and killed half of them has one: Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus or (MERS-CoV).


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News May 16 2013 13:14

America's Most Wanted Criminals

Find out where sex offenders are located, review information on missing persons, and look at the most wanted criminals by organization.


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Update May 13 2013 12:21

Bird flu: US safe from two new viruses - so far

More than 50 travelers just back in the United States from China who had flu-like symptoms have been tested for the H7N9 bird flu virus, federal health officials say. So far, none has tested positive.


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News May 10 2013 17:03

Study: Texting is now leading cause of death for teen drivers

Texting while driving has become a greater hazard than drinking and driving among teenagers who openly acknowledge sending and reading text messages while behind the wheel of a moving vehicle.


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Update May 09 2013 13:26

Officials Prepare For Another Flu Pandemic — Just In Case

There's been a buzz of activity at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta since scientists got their first samples of a new bird flu virus from China four weeks ago.


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Update May 08 2013 16:58

Lyme disease drug is in short supply in Twin Cities

Shortages of a drug used to treat Lyme disease have caused prices to spike in the Twin Cities.


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News May 07 2013 11:49

Many parents texting, phoning while driving their kids

The vast majority of parents admit to being distracted in some way while driving their young child around, a new survey reveals.


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News May 07 2013 11:48

Warm Weather Is Here: It’s Time to Protect against Ticks

From May through July, people get tick bites and tick-borne diseases more often than any other time of year in the United States, but many may not know they are at risk.


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News April 16 2013 10:25

Stay Alert Using Weather Radios

Know how to use a weather radio and other precautions to stay informed and safe during tornados, thunderstorms, flash floods, and snowstorms.


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December 12

Free Public Health Posters: Download and Print

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Public Health offers posters on "Cover Your Cough," hand washing, day care health and flu shots. Public Health posters are free to download, for use at your residence or worksite.


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You need to know about emerging public safety threats, major police deployments, important road closings, major accidents, etc. The Chaska Police Department utilizes "Nixle," a text and email notification system, to notify community members of important public safety alerts. Nixle is a free service that is safe and secure and you will never receive any advertisements. The alerts are sent as text messages and emails. Register for Nixle at local.nixle.com/register


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H7N9 Bird Flu

A new bird flu virus, called H7N9 for short, is causing serious illness in people in China. Currently there is no ongoing person-to-person spread. Learn why and how CDC is being proactive about this virus.

Novel Coronavirus

Coronaviruses are common around the world. They usually cause colds. However, from April 2012 to May 2013, a novel coronavirus caused respiratory illness in 40 adults from six countries.


 
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