Heat Safety: Minnesota health officials are warning that a rare stretch of mid-to-upper 90s can quickly lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke; people should move to a cool place and hydrate at the first signs like heavy sweating, dizziness, confusion, or worsening headache. Air Quality Alert: Wildfire smoke plus extreme temperatures has triggered a “very unhealthy” Purple Air Quality Alert for parts of northeast Minnesota, with guidance to avoid heavy exertion and stay indoors when possible. Foodborne Illness Watch: The cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to “explosive” diarrhea continues to climb across the U.S., with CDC reporting hundreds confirmed and many more under investigation; officials say rinsing produce won’t reliably prevent infection. Healthcare Energy: ASHE named 70 Minnesota-area healthcare facilities as 2026 Energy to Care Sustainability Champions, with awards recognizing major energy and emissions reductions. Local Health Access: Moorhead is moving forward with a 15-year tax incentive for Essentia’s downtown clinic. Medication Supply: A.forall announced FDA ANDA approval for sodium bicarbonate injection, a drug that has seen long-running shortages. Public Health Policy: USDA SNAP payment error rates are driving new state cost-sharing deadlines, with Minnesota among states that must reduce errors to limit penalties.