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The Minnesota State Fair is a place for the whole family, including the littlest fairgoers! If you’re breastfeeding, pum...
08/31/2026

The Minnesota State Fair is a place for the whole family, including the littlest fairgoers! If you’re breastfeeding, pumping, changing a diaper, or just need a quiet place to take a break, family care locations are available throughout the Fairgrounds.

📍 Find a location that works for your family:
• Family & Baby Care
• Momentum Refresh
• myTalk 107.1
• TPT | Twin Cities PBS
• KaiBi Mobile Family Care Center … more info: https://www.mnstatefair.org/faq/amenities/

Check out the map below to plan your visit and find the closest family care location ⬇️

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08/27/2026

Heading to the Minnesota State Fair? Don’t forget to pack these Survival Guide essentials:

☀️ Sunscreen and sun protection
💧 A water bottle to stay hydrated
🧼 Hand sanitizer for when soap and water aren’t available
💊 Any medications or health items you need
👟 Comfortable shoes for a day of exploring

Visit health.mn.gov/chw to learn more about how MDH supports Community Health Workers across the state!
08/27/2026

Visit health.mn.gov/chw to learn more about how MDH supports Community Health Workers across the state!

It's National CHW Awareness Week! 🎉

This week we are reminded of a fundamental truth: health equity starts in the heart of our communities ❤️. We are healthier, knowledgeable, and empowered thanks to the contributions of Community Health Workers (CHWs). We celebrate and honor you this week ~thank you! 🙏

Our journey with CHWs isn't just a recent success—it’s a decades-long legacy of grassroots advocacy, structural innovation, and policy reform.

📖 Learn more about what community-centered care can achieve and how to stay connected to us and your local advocates, community leaders, and healthcare allies. 👇Link in the comment below.👇

Headed to the Minnesota State Fair? Visit the MN One Health Antibiotic Stewardship Collaborative booth in the Eco Experi...
08/27/2026

Headed to the Minnesota State Fair? Visit the MN One Health Antibiotic Stewardship Collaborative booth in the Eco Experience building! Come play Eco Bingo, interact with our booth, and take the pledge to be an antibiotic steward!

Mark your calendars for 2 p.m. on Sept. 1! We will be taking over the Sustainability Stage for a fun presentation: "Minnesota vs. Superbugs: Playing to Win Against Antibiotic Resistance."
www.health.state.mn.us/communities/onehealthabx/fair.html

🎡 The Great Minnesota Get-Together is almost here! Before you head to the Minnesota State Fair, take a few simple steps ...
08/25/2026

🎡 The Great Minnesota Get-Together is almost here! Before you head to the Minnesota State Fair, take a few simple steps from our State Fair Survival Guide to help keep yourself and others healthy.

Remember to:
🧼 Wash your hands often (especially before eating, after using the restroom, and after visiting animal exhibits or high-touch areas)
🤒 Stay home if you’re sick to help prevent the spread of illness
☀️ Check the weather and air quality so you can dress appropriately and plan accordingly
🥤 Stay hydrated by drinking water and take breaks when needed
💉 Stay up to date on recommended vaccines

A little preparation can help everyone enjoy a safe and healthy State Fair experience. See you there!

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08/24/2026

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The Public Health Laboratory, a division of the Minnesota Department of Health, is busy each day protecting the health of Minnesotans. We test samples and make plans to detect, investigate, prevent, and control public health hazards. Our experienced scientists use state-of-the-art equipment that wou...

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08/24/2026

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The Public Health Laboratory, a division of the Minnesota Department of Health, is busy each day protecting the health of Minnesotans. We test samples and make plans to detect, investigate, prevent, and control public health hazards. Our experienced scientists use state-of-the-art equipment that wou...

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08/24/2026

Weligaa ma is weydiisay waxa ka socda Shaybaadhka Caafimaadka Dadweynaha ee Minnesota? Daawo muuqaalladayada iyo turjumaadaha si aad u ogaato shaqada muhiimka ah ee ka socota shaybaadhka!

The Public Health Laboratory, a division of the Minnesota Department of Health, is busy each day protecting the health of Minnesotans. We test samples and make plans to detect, investigate, prevent, and control public health hazards. Our experienced scientists use state-of-the-art equipment that wou...

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625 Robert Street N
Saint Paul, MN
55155

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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