Measles cases continue climbing in Minnesota

Forum file photo By Ryan McNamara Today at 3:40 PM Listen Comments Share Share this article News Reporting News Reporting Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Trust Project What is this? FARGO — Measles cases in Minnesota continue climbing higher than they have in decades. The Minnesota Department of Health confirmed with WDAY News that 59 new cases were reported last week. All of the people infected are unvaccinated. ADVERTISEMENT There have been more than 5,000 measles cases in the United States in 2026. Doctors say symptoms can present as cold symptoms before developing into a rash and can spread very easily. "If you have been in a space with measles and you have been even coughing, breathing, singing, talking, whatever, you will spread the virus around, and people using that space or who are in that space along with you will eventually get measles, too, if they are unvaccinated," said Dr. Avish Nagpal, doctor of infectious disease at Sanford. Nagpal said people are usually infectious four days before and four days after the rash develops. READ MORE STORIES BY RYAN MCNAMARA Recounts rarely change Minnesota election results 3d ago Defendants in Fargo kidnapping case held woman to obtain immigration status, prosecutor says 3d ago Woman found chained to bed in south Fargo apartment unit says she was captive for 2 years 4d ago Fedorchak said she looks ahead to working with Democrats 4d ago Comments Share Share this article News Reporting News Reporting Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Trust Project What is this? Tags Tags HEALTH MEASLES MINNESOTA SANFORD HEALTH By Ryan McNamara Ryan McNamara joined WDAY as a reporter in late 2024. He is a native of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota and graduated from St. Cloud State University in 2024. His time as a Husky included copious amounts of time spent at "The Herb" reporting on Husky hockey, or at Halenbeck Hall calling Husky basketball. He also spent two summers with the Northwoods League's St. Cloud Rox. Along with his duties in news and sports, Ryan dons a headset for occasional play-by-play broadcasts for North Dakota and Minnesota high school sports. When he's away from the station, he's most likely lifting, finding time to golf, or taking in as much college basketball as possible, in order to complete the elusive perfect March Madness bracket. Twitter Instagram Listen to this article Conversation ADVERTISEMENT What To Read Next Health First responders warn of carbon monoxide dangers 53m ago · By Hunter Schwartz Minnesota Minnesota legislative leadership taking shape ahead of 2027 session 7h ago · By Alex Derosier / St. Paul Pioneer Press Subscribers Only Health Study: Vaping among teens drops significantly in Clay County 5 years after Moorhead flavored tobacco ban 11h ago · By April Baumgarten ADVERTISEMENT Get Local Must Reads Fargo Cass County sheriff wants to join F-M police in using AI to help officers write reports from camera footage 12h ago · By April Baumgarten Business The Bowler in Fargo for sale for $4.5M 11h ago · By Angie Wieck Fargo Winter warming operations to open at Fargo Resource and Recovery Center 3h ago · By April Baumgarten Lifestyle 701's Acme Mac and Cheese is a serving of savory food history 10h ago · By John Lamb