Minnesota reports 25 new measles cases, all unvaccinated

Minnesota health officials are urging people to get vaccinated against measles as cases continue to rise across the state.

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) said Thursday it has confirmed 25 measles cases since mid-September in two separate outbreaks. Fillmore County reported six cases, while Todd County reported 19.

MDH said everyone was unvaccinated.

The outbreaks raised Minnesota’s 2026 measles total to 42 cases, according to the agency. Health officials expect more cases and warn that measles is contagious.

Health risks and protection

MDH is investigating cases and notifying people who may have been exposed. More than 4,000 measles cases have been reported nationwide this year.

Health officials said infants, young children, pregnant people, and...