First District Health Unit

07/17/2026

More than 100 food vendor staff attended our food safety class today ahead of the North Dakota State Fair. In anticipation of more than 300,000 fairgoers, our Environmental Health team is hard at work to help keep all that delicious fair food safe!

Thank you to everyone who joined us today and demonstrated their commitment to food safety!

07/16/2026

Meet Brandon from our IT team! 💻

While you may not see him often, Brandon plays an important role in keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes.

Recently, he attended cybersecurity training through TEEX to build on his existing knowledge and stay current on cybersecurity preparedness and response. This training opportunity was made possible through a partnership between FEMA and TEEX.

We're proud of Brandon's commitment to continued learning and bringing that knowledge back to our team.

07/14/2026

A little maintenance goes a long way when it comes to protecting private water systems. If you own a home with a well, like many others in our rural communities, this checklist provides simple tips to help keep your system running smoothly.

Check out the link below for well maintenance recommendations and a helpful homeowner checklist. ⬇️

https://wellowner.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/26-winter-tips-wellowner.pdf

07/08/2026

What a fun surprise for our staff today! A big thank you to 7 Brew Coffee for treating our team to drinks!

07/02/2026

We're proud to see Zach representing First District Health Unit at this historic event. A big thank you to the many professionals, volunteers, and partner agencies helping support a safe and enjoyable celebration!

Stay cool, stay hydrated, and enjoy the festivities!

While thousands gather to celebrate the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and America’s 250th anniversary, our Emergency Preparedness and Response team is working behind the scenes to help keep the community safe.

Our team from Emergency Preparedness and Response, along with Southwestern Public Health and volunteers, are supporting event operations by providing cooling stations and first aid services, ensuring attendees have a place to cool down, receive assistance, and continue enjoying the celebration safely.

Thank you to our dedicated team members and partner agencies serving throughout the event. Your professionalism, compassion, and commitment make a difference.

Stay hydrated, take breaks from the heat, and have a safe and memorable celebration!

07/02/2026

☀️ The Fourth of July weekend is almost here, and it's shaping up to be a warm one!

As you make plans to celebrate, take a moment to check out the National Weather Service's heat safety tips. A little awareness can help everyone enjoy the holiday safely while making the most of the weekend.

Wishing everyone a fun, safe, and happy Independence Day!

07/02/2026

Due to necessary building maintenance, First District Health Unit's Minot office will close at 3:00 PM today, July 2.

As a reminder, all First District Health Unit offices will also be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

Normal business hours will resume Monday, July 6.

Thank you for your understanding, and have a safe and happy holiday weekend!☀️

07/01/2026

All First District Health Unit offices will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. Regular business hours will resume Monday, July 6.

Stay safe, have fun, and enjoy the holiday weekend!

06/30/2026

Melissa, Dawn, Jessa, and Cambree recently attended the 2026 North Dakota Immunization Conference.

From vaccine safety and current vaccine updates to celebrating 20 years of the HPV vaccine, the conference offered valuable learning opportunities and a chance to connect with immunization partners from across North Dakota.

We're proud of our staff's commitment to ongoing learning and bringing the latest information back to the communities we serve.💙

06/30/2026

ALERT: Toxic blue-green algae has been detected in Lake Darling. Water that looks green or blue-green, or has a thick surface scum, may contain cyanobacteria and can cause serious health effects in people and animals.

⚠️ Harmful Algal Bloom Alert ⚠️

Harmful algal blooms have been identified at Lake Darling, Bowman-Haley Dam, and South Golden Lake.

If the water looks green, blue-green, or has a thick surface scum, stay out. Harmful algal blooms can produce toxins that may pose health risks to people and animals.

Avoid contact with algae-covered water.
Report suspected blooms: 701-328-5210 or [email protected]

When in doubt, stay out.