Minnesota Flu Deaths Now Total 127

Minnesota Department of Health's latest numbers indicate worst of outbreak behind us.

  Updated Feb. 8: Minnesota's 2013 flu outbreak is definitely on the wane. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) reported Thursday afternoon that influenza killed 15 more Minnesotans during the week of Jan. 27-Feb. 2--less than half the number of deaths reported the previous week. So far this season, a total of 127 Minnesotans have died of flu-related illness. According to this report from the Star-Tribune, the vast majority of deaths and hospitalizations have occurred among the elderly. Also, only 108 people were hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza during the week. Three weeks ago, 476 people were hospitalized. The MDH reported that only one long-term care facility and 19 schools reported outbreaks of influenza during the …

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South Metro News Roundup

Flu Outbreak at 'Intense' Level Across Region

In other big headlines from the past week, Burnsville has a new city councilwoman and Lakeville's school board has a new leader.

  You can't be in front of your computer 24 hours a day, so each weekend, Patch reviews the top recent stories from throughout the region. Here's a look at stories, which first appeared on this site or those of our our neighbors across the South Metro, that may interest you or affect your life. To read the full story, click on the headline link.   UPDATE: Flu Floods Fairview Ridges With Patients—State Death Toll Tops 27 Hospital officials report that a surge in flu patients has left the medical center in Burnsville with few empty beds.   Sold! Seven Space Age Homes in Apple Valley Of the nine homes sold over the last week, seven date from the 1960s to 1980s. Apple Valley-Rosemount's Most Striking Photos of 2012 As we head into the new year…

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