public health

MDH: Two in Five Minnesota homes have high radon levels

Jan 17, 2024

More than 40% of Minnesota homes have dangerously high radon levels, according to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). That concerns health officials, because radon — an odorless, colorless radioactive gas — is the leading cause of lung cancer in people who have never smoked. Together with...

Youth suicide prevention event is Jan. 10 at Lincoln High School

Dec 20, 2023

Every day, an average of nearly 20 young people die by suicide in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Lake City Schools will host two youth suicide prevention events on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Both events will feature a screening of the “My Ascension.” The...

Goodhue County soliciting public input to identify top health issue

Aug 24, 2022

Minnesota is consistently ranked as one of the healthiest states in the nation, and the state has a strong local public health system. Our local public health departments have a long history of assessing the health of their communities and using the results to address community needs. Community...

Zero active COVID-19 cases reported at Lake City Public Schools

Apr 6, 2022

After weeks of very low active cases reported on its weekly COVID-19 dashboard, Lake City Public Schools reported the lowest number of cases possible at its two buildings for the first time this year. Both Lincoln High School and Bluff View Elementary School had zero active cases as of April 1....

School COVID-19 levels continue downward trend

Feb 23, 2022

After peaking in mid-January, confirmed COVID-19 cases reported by Lake City Public Schools have dropped significantly. The school district reports numbers for Bluff View Elementary School and Lincoln High School each Friday on a COVID-19 dashboard on its website at https://www.lake-city.k12.mn.us...

School’s COVID-19 response update reduces required masking

Feb 9, 2022

Fewer Bluff View Elementary School students will be required to wear masks under an update to the school’s COVID-19 response that was set to take effect Tuesday, Feb. 8. The Lake City School Board voted 4-2 on Jan. 24 to approve an administration proposal that would reduce the amount of required...

Mayo announced COVID-19 vaccination plan for children

Nov 10, 2021

Mayo Clinic began vaccinating children ages 5-11 for COVID-19 Friday, Nov. 5. Mayo Clinic strongly recommends that children 5-11 be vaccinated for COVID-19 and to schedule their appointment now, according to a news release. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now granted emergency use...

Mayo urges flu shots, offers appointments beginning Oct. 18

Sep 29, 2021

Mayo Clinic Health System will offer flu vaccination appointments to patients 6 months and older in Lake City and across Southeast Minnesota, starting Oct. 18. Patients can self-schedule a flu vaccination appointment through Patient Online Services or the Mayo Clinic App. Patients will be able to...

Gundersen requires employees to get vaccinated by Nov. 1

Aug 25, 2021

Gundersen Health System is announcing all employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Nov. 1. Gundersen joins dozens of local and regional health systems, schools and organizations in requiring vaccination to protect against COVID-19, the health system said in a news release. “COVID-19 cases...

Dementia Friends resumes with May 24 info session

May 5, 2021

The Wabasha County Senior Health Action Team (WCSHAT) has announced that it will resume its Dementia Friends community-wide project. Since the onset of the pandemic, activities and events have been on hold. As COVID-19 activity declines in Wabasha County, WCSHAT believes the time is right to...