The Brief
- The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District says mosquitoes collected in Hennepin, Ramsey and Dakota counties tested positive for West Nile virus on June 17.
- These are the first positive samples collected in 2026.
- Throughout the summer months, Minnesotans are urged to use repellent, cover skin and remove standing water to reduce risk.
(FOX 9) – Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have been found in three Minnesota counties, prompting health officials to urge residents to take extra precautions.
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus
What we know:
According to the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD), mosquitoes collected at one location in Hennepin County, two in Ramsey County and one in Dakota County tested positive for West Nile virus in samples collected on June 17.
The samples collected represent the first positive results for the virus in 2026, which remains on schedule for the the virus typically appears in Minnesota, according to the MMCD.…