West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in 3 Minnesota counties - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes across three Minnesota counties, including the Twin Cities area.
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Mosquitoes in Hennepin, Ramsey, and Dakota counties have tested positive for West Nile virus. These detections occurred during the current summer season.
Coverage from FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul, KARE 11, KAAL-TV, and 5 Eyewitness News emphasizes the presence of the virus in the Twin Cities region.
Further updates are expected as monitoring continues in the affected Minnesota counties.
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Quick answers
Which Minnesota counties have detected West Nile virus?
The virus was detected in Hennepin, Ramsey, and Dakota counties.
In what organisms was the virus found?
The virus was detected in mosquitoes.
When were these detections reported?
The detections were reported on June 25, 2026.
Coverage (4)
- West Nile virus positive mosquitoes spotted in 3 Twin Cities counties this summer kaaltv.com · 11h ago
- West Nile detected in Hennepin, Ramsey and Dakota County mosquitoes 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS · 11h ago
- Mosquitos in Twin Cities test positive for West Nile virus kare11.com · 11h ago
- West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in 3 Minnesota counties FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul · 11h ago
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