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Last update: an hour agoMeasles Alert: North Dakota health officials confirmed the first 2026 measles case in Cass County (Fargo area) and say the state has now surpassed last year’s total, with 38 confirmed cases so far and five hospitalizations; officials are urging people who think they’re sick to call ahead and reminding residents to stay home after exposure if unvaccinated. Public Health Watch: Sanford Health in Fargo is monitoring people who may have been exposed to hantavirus after a passenger on the MV Hondius tested positive; a physician says the public risk is low and that person-to-person spread is unlikely without close, prolonged contact. Opioid Funding: The state is set to receive $27M from an opioid settlement, continuing the push to fund overdose prevention and response. Healthcare Business: Sanford Health and North Memorial Health have signed a definitive agreement to merge into a single nonprofit system, with $600M planned for Robbinsdale/Maple Grove hospitals. COVID Money: FEMA approved $8.8M in COVID reimbursement funding for Sanford Bismarck. Air Quality Risk: Dust storms are driving hazardous air alerts across the region, with guidance to limit exposure and avoid outdoor activity.
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