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Regular Meeting: Refugee Data Management System
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Categories: Public NoticesRefugee Data Management System
May 28, 2025
11 a.m. CT
Meeting Notice - Drug Use Review (DUR) Board (June 4, 2025)
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 01:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Categories: Public NoticesWednesday, June 4th, 2025
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CT
In-person and virtual meeting
Meeting Notice - Money Follows the Person Stakeholders (June 9, 2025)
Monday, June 9, 2025 at 01:00 pm - 03:00 pm
Categories: Public NoticesMonday, June 9
1-3 p.m. CT
In-person and virtual meeting
Meeting Notice - Committee on Aging (June 13, 2025)
Friday, June 13, 2025 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Categories: Public NoticesFriday, June 13, 2025
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT
Virtual Meeting Only
Special Meeting Notice - STOP Violence Against Women: Law Enforcement Subcommittee (Jun. 23, 2025)
Monday, June 23, 2025 at 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm
Categories: Public NoticesMonday, June 23, 2025
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. CT
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New measles cases reported in Grand Forks County; Cases in North Dakota rise to 21
Friday, May 23, 2025 at 04:00 pm
Categories: Public HealthNorth Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) reports two measles cases were confirmed in Grand Forks County, making it the third county in the state impacted by measles. These are the first cases reported in Grand Forks County. The cases in Grand Forks County are linked to international travel.
Confirmed measles cases in the state have increased to 21 since May 2. This includes two additional cases in Williams County, four in Cass County and two in Grand Forks County. To date, one person has been hospitalized.
Children’s Foster Care Month highlights the importance of keeping children safe and families strong
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 01:00 am
North Dakotans who are interested in becoming a licensed foster care provider should contact 833-378-4663
During Children’s Foster Care Month, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is bringing attention to the importance of keeping children safe and families strong, and the services, programs and North Dakotans that support the advancement of strong, stable healthy families and communities.
Two cases of measles reported in Cass County
Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 01:00 am
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is reporting two measles cases in Cass County, bringing the state’s total to 11 cases in 2025. Both individuals were unvaccinated and acquired measles through international travel. One individual is hospitalized. The two cases in Cass County are not related to cases in Williams County.
Members of the public who were present at the following Cass County locations during specific dates and times may have been exposed.
Nine cases of measles in Williams County
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 06:06 pm
Categories: Announcement, Closure or Delay, Immunization, Public HealthNorth Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is reporting five additional measles cases in Williams County, bringing the state’s total to nine cases in 2025. All newly confirmed individuals were unvaccinated and had no reported contact with previously identified cases. These individuals are currently isolating at home as recommended to help limit further spread.
Members of the public who were present at the following Williston location during the dates and times below may have been exposed. Those individuals are encouraged to monitor for symptoms and contact a health care provider if symptoms develop. Exposure location:
First case of measles reported in North Dakota since 2011
Friday, May 2, 2025 at 07:00 pm
Categories: Announcement, Closure or Delay, Immunization, Public HealthNorth Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has confirmed the state’s first case of measles since 2011. The case involves an unvaccinated child from Williams County who is believed to have contracted the illness from an out-of-state visitor.
The individual is currently isolating at home to avoid spreading measles to others. HHS is contacting those who may have been exposed and advising unvaccinated individuals how long to quarantine.
Measles is a contagious, viral illness that can be serious, particularly for young children and those with compromised immune systems.