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Rocori School District Superintendent Scott Staska announces that his middle school will remain closed through next Tuesday as state health officials investigate a confirmed case of swine flu in Cold Spring, Minn. The flu victim had an affiliation with the school. With Staska is Gov. Tim Pawlenty, who with other state and local officials held a news conference Thursday at the district's high school, which remains open. Pioneer Photo/Scott Wente

Swine flu tests to grow after confirmed case

COLD SPRING, Minn.

news Fri, May 01, 2009 - 12:49am

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says eating pork is safe

ST PAUL - With the recent outbreak of the 2009 H1N1 flu virus, or swine virus, consumers are concerned about the safety of eating pork. "People should not be afraid...

news Thu, Apr 30, 2009 - 9:54am

Update on Minnesota H1N1 swine flu case confirmation by CDC

COLD SPRING, Minn. - Minnesota's first swine flu case has been confirmed, leading a central Minnesota community to close two schools through Tuesday. Rocori Middle School and nearby St. Boniface...

news Thu, Apr 30, 2009 - 9:06am

How to fight flu

Tips for staying healthy and fighting flu symptoms: -- Cover nose and mouth with tissue when coughing or sneezing. -- Avoid close contact with sick people. -- Wash hands with...

news Thu, Apr 30, 2009 - 1:05am

Health Commissioner Dr. Sanne Magnan and Gov. Tim Pawlenty discuss state response to the first "probable" case of swine flu in the state during a Wednesday news conference. Pioneer Photo/Scott Wente

Health officials plan for swine flu

ST. PAUL -- Minnesota is prepared to respond to a swine flu outbreak, state health leaders say, but the first probable case was a "wake-up call." Public health leaders attempted...

news Thu, Apr 30, 2009 - 1:02am

Swine flu: Local agencies prepared for potential epidemic

No one knows whether the outbreak of swine flu in Mexico that has killed a score or more of people will become a pandemic. In the United States, cases of...

news / local Wed, Apr 29, 2009 - 1:01am