Hennepin County Public Health

01/22/2026

Reminder: WIC recipients can shop online at Hyvee. Find more information about WIC at

WIC is a nutrition program for pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children. Find how to get started with WIC, WIC clinics and WIC resources.

01/22/2026

Frostbite can happen in minutes in the extreme cold headed our way. Visit hennepin.us/staywarm for a list of no-cost indoor spaces where you can warm up, or call 612-204-8200 for overnight options. If you’re in physical danger of freezing, call 911.

01/21/2026

A Cold Weather Advisory has been issued for Hennepin County from 9 pm January 18th until 12 pm January 19th. Wind chill as low as 35 below zero. Frostbite may occur on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Warming options:
https://www.hennepin.us/staywarm
Hennepin Shelter Hotline: 612-204-8200

01/21/2026

Due to extreme cold this Friday, Jan. 23, Red Door Harm Reduction is collecting cold weather supplies to keep our unhoused patients warm.

We are asking our community to bring donations on Thursday, January 22, to the first floor lobby of 525 Portland Ave, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Call or text: (612) 387-2975 when you arrive.

We need:
- Coats and snow pants (clean & gently used)
- Heavy duty gloves and mittens
- Backpacks, duffle bags, IKEA bags
- Shoes (especially men’s & large sizes)
- New underwear
- Toe warmers

01/15/2026

When our communities experience violence and fear, children and the adults who care for them carry that weight. At Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health, our values remain clear and unwavering: every child, caregiver and family deserves safety, dignity, and care. We know trauma has ripple effects in our communities, and it is our collective responsibility to respond with accountability, compassion, and support.

Please Join us on Friday January 16th at 12:00 PM CST for a pop-up training on Supporting Children During Immigration Enforcement Operations with Hopewell R. Hodges. Hopewell is a PhD candidate in the University of Minnesota’s joint-track doctoral program in developmental psychology and clinical psychology.

This training will offer concrete strategies that adults can use to support children during periods of uncertainty and fear. Attendees will learn skills for communicating with children about immigration enforcement, restoring predictability and safety, promoting agency, and, most importantly, listening well.

Register Here https://ow.ly/lt8z50XVUei

At MACMH, our commitment does not end with one training or one moment. We remain dedicated to standing alongside impacted communities, supporting those who care for children, and working toward a Minnesota where all children and families are afforded the opportunity to heal and thrive.

01/06/2026

Cases of flu are on the rise, but good news: There's still time to get your shot. Check with your health care provider or pharmacist.

Need assistance? Visit the Minnesota Department of Health's webpage. https://www.health.state.mn.us/people/immunize/basics/vaxfinder.html

12/30/2025

Most Hennepin County offices and departments, including libraries and license service centers, are closed Thursday, January 1 for the holiday.
Libraries are also closed Wednesday, December 31 at 5 pm.

Normal business hours will fully resume Friday, January 2.

12/29/2025

The 988 Minnesota Lifeline is here for you 24/7 via call, text, or chat if you are experiencing mental health issues, substance use concerns, or emotional distress during the holidays.

12/24/2025

12/23/2025

When our support systems are strong, families thrive. But when those systems break down — when wages don’t match rising costs and essentials become unaffordable — diaper need grows.

Zooming in, diaper need is a clear sign of a larger system that isn’t meeting families’ basic needs.

Zooming back out, we see the solution: strengthening the support systems that hold our communities together.

12/23/2025

Hennepin County will be closed on Thursday, December 25, 2025. We will be open again on Friday, December 26, 2025. We wish you all a safe and happy holiday to those who celebrate.

12/18/2025

A Wind Advisory has been issued for Hennepin County from 12 pm (noon) until 6 pm December 18th . Winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Driving maybe difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.