Mental Health Awareness in Minnesota: Brown County’s Mental Health and Wellness Action Team hosted a two-day conference in Sleepy Eye, training hundreds of professionals and local 8th graders to reduce stigma, boost resilience, and improve access to care. Dementia Screening Push: A new push highlights Alzheimer’s as a growing crisis in Minnesota and the U.S., pointing to FDA-approved blood tests that may detect disease years before symptoms and calling for Medicare coverage. Rural Health Workforce Gap: A report spotlights persistent shortages of large-animal veterinarians in rural areas and the incentives states are trying to use to attract and retain providers. Community Health & Safety: A summer safety reminder urges Minnesotans to avoid unnecessary ER visits for non-emergencies and watch for common seasonal injuries like falls and burns. Local Health Care Business: U.S. Bank is rolling out a new loan product aimed at dentists and veterinarians starting practices from scratch, signaling more support for independent ownership. Minnesota Health Fraud Case: DHS says two Minnesota residents were arrested for allegedly stealing about $21.1 million from Medicaid through false claims tied to autism services. Public Health Infrastructure: Eden Prairie lawmakers discussed 2026 session priorities, including fraud oversight and Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC). Alleged Human Remains Investigation: Excavation near Lake Lillian is under investigation after bones were found and sent to the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office, with possible Indigenous origin noted.