First District Health Unit

07/22/2026

Our Environmental Health team conducted nearly 100 food safety inspections at the North Dakota State Fair to help ensure vendors serve food safely.

If you’re heading to the fair, remember to drink plenty of water, wear sunscreen, and take breaks in the shade.

What fair foods have you been enjoying this year? 🌭🍕🍦

07/17/2026

ALERT: Toxic blue-green algae has been detected in Lake Brekken and 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 reported at several North Dakota waterbodies. If the water looks green, scummy, or has thick algae on the surface, stay out and keep children and pets away.

If you see a suspected bloom, report it to NDDEQ at 701-328-5210 or [email protected].

Stay informed and help keep North Dakota's waters safe. 💧

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!