State grant funds chronic disease prevention

Minneapolis file 2026-01028, before the Minneapolis City Council. Passed as of 2026-10-10.

Latest action: Published

What it does

Public health programs fight chronic disease in your community The city will use $754,253 to run prevention programs for heart disease, diabetes, and obesity over the next few years.

The bigger picture

Lower health costs as fewer people get sick When more people stay healthy, hospitals see fewer emergency visits and the city spends less on treating preventable diseases later.

What to watch

Money runs out when grant period ends The funding is temporary and tied to state grant rules; if the city cannot find new money after the grant expires, programs may shrink or close.

Official summary

Accepting a grant from theMinnesota Department of Health, in the amount of$754,253, for chronic disease prevention.

Read the official record for 2026-01028

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