Newly released 2022 data from the Minnesota Department of Health shows rising levels of syphilis in the state.
There were 1,832 cases of syphilis in 2022 – a 25% increase. The data suggests new cases were mostly among males. However, the presence of syphilis among females who can become pregnant continues to be of concern.
Health officials admit that the COVID-19 pandemic may have had impacts on STD data that make direct year-over-year comparisons difficult.
STDs remained at near historic high levels in Minnesota with 32,072 STD cases reported last year. Chlamydia remained the number one reported STD with 22,079 positive hits – a 2% decrease. Gonorrhea remained the second most reported STD in Minnesota with 8,161 cases – down 15%.
Grand Forks Business Leaves with Unpaid Debt to City
(KNOX) - A Grand Forks tech company that owes the city thousands of dollars in unpaid rent and loans is leaving. Thread, previously known as Airtonomy, is leaving the HIVE business incubator after roughly five years. Thrive owes at least $4000 in unp...
Dec 11, 2025
North Dakota Cleared to Eliminate Some Foods from SNAP Eligibility
(North Dakota Monitor) - North Dakotans receiving federal food assistance will not be able to use those benefits to pay for candy, soda and some other foods, after the state implements changes approved by the Trump administration. The U.S. Department...
Dec 11, 2025
City Leaders Discuss Homeless Population During Winter Weather
(KNOX) - City leaders are discussing an apparent shift in the pattern of where homeless people dwell during the winter months. Leaders went over the issue at a meeting of several entities Wednesday, among them law enforcement and non-profit organizat...
Dec 11, 2025
East Grand Forks Lowers Property Tax Levy Target
(KNOX) - East Grand Forks has lowered it's request for a levy increase for it's 2026 budget. The previous estimated increase was 12%, but an agreement with a union has allowed the city to lower it's request to eight percent. The city council has bee...
Dec 11, 2025
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