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Outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease linked to city water supply in Minnesota

An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Grand Rapids, Minnesota has been linked to the city's water

February 14, 2024

Site Staff,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. (KVRR/CNN) – An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Grand Rapids, Minnesota has been linked to the city’s water. The Minnesota Department of Health confirmed the connection after water samples from two buildings both tested positive for legionella bacteria. The disease is caused by inhaling the bacteria in the water. However, in rare cases it has been known…

Legionnaires’ disease linked to Minnesota hotel

July 12, 2021

Jim Monk,

ALBERT LEA, Minn. State health officials say they’re investigating cases of Legionnaires’ disease linked to Albert Lea hotel. They say early evidence suggests the source of the respiratory disease may be the spa at the at the Ramada by Wyndham. Minnesota Department of Health investigators have identified two lab-confirmed cases among individuals from unrelated groups who spent time in the…

Hotel Hot Tub Linked To Legionnaire’s Disease Reopens

Three people became sick between last July and January

April 9, 2019

TJ Nelson,

CASSELTON, ND — A hot tub at the Days Inn in Casselton where three people are believed to have contracted Legionnaire’s disease has been reopened for public use. The people became sick between last July and January. Legionnaire’s is a type of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria. The North Dakota Health Department says the hot tub was “thoroughly sanitized” and…

Three People Diagnosed With Legionnaire’s Disease Linked to Casselton Hotel

The three people became sick between last July and January, and all three reported spending some time at the Days Inn of Casselton.

February 22, 2019

Site Staff,

CASSELTON, N.D. (AP) _ North Dakota health officials say three people have contracted Legionnaire’s disease linked to a hotel water park in Casselton. The three people became sick between last July and January, and all three reported spending some time at the Days Inn of Casselton. The Health Department says anyone who spent time at the hotel this month and…

Crookston Inn Contacting Former Guests After Suspected Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak

four people became ill between January 22 and 27 after visiting the hotel

February 17, 2019

TJ Nelson,

CROOKSTON, MN — Minnesota’s Department of Health is investigating four recent cases of Legionnaires’ disease tied to the Crookston Inn and Convention Center. The department reports that four people became ill between January 22 and 27 after visiting the hotel. Investigators believe the source of the bacteria is the hotel’s spa. Hotel management has temporarily closed the spa and pool to…