ROCHESTER — The Minnesota Department of Health on Wednesday, Oct. 1, issued information about measles symptoms, immunizations and travel after confirming 10 more cases of the infectious disease in the Twin Cities metro area.

The new cases — all of which have been confirmed since Sept. 29 — bring the state's yearly case total to 18. All 10 of the new cases were connected to recent domestic or international travel.

The additional Minnesota cases come amid the United States' worst year for measles since 1992, with more than 1,500 known cases in 2025.

"The significant increase in measles cases around the U.S. this year, and the fact that measles is still very prevalent in other countries, continues to highlight the urgency for families to make sure their children are up to date on their mea

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