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Oct. 1, 2025
Save the Date: Virtual M-CLEAN meeting on Nov. 13
The Minnesota Collaborative Lead Education and Assessment Network (M-CLEAN) is a diverse group that gathers twice a year to update each other on our work, discuss legislative developments and ways to move our work forward. We also cover lead poisoning prevention and healthy homes issues.
The next M-CLEAN meeting will be on WebEx and is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 13, from 1 to 3 p.m. Visit our M-CLEAN webpage for additional information and updates.
For questions or to request an ADA reasonable accommodation, please contact Duzong Yang at Duzon...@state.mn.us or 651-201-4895.
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Free lead testing event on Oct. 22
Ramsey County is hosting a free lead testing and resource fair on Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Battle Creek Recreation Center. Community members can:
- Bring any household items, like dishes, toys, spices, or jewelry to see if they contain lead.
- Get a free capillary blood lead test to see if you or your child has been exposed to lead.
Both tests are free, safe, and results are available right away. Staff from community agencies and the Minnesota Department of Health will also be on-site to share information about lead hazards and how to prevent lead exposure.
For questions about this event, contact Rachelle Peleska at rachelle...@co.ramsey.mn.us.
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National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is Oct. 19-25
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is Oct. 19-25! This year's theme is "Healthy Communities Start with Lead-Safe Homes." This theme emphasizes the importance of ensuring safe living environments for children and lead exposure prevention. Visit the Centers for Disease Control National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week webpage for updates, outreach materials and webinars.
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October is Children's Health Month
October is children's health month. It's a month dedicated to remind us that children are more vulnerable to pollutants and environmental risks than adults. Families, schools, and communities can all take steps to reduce these risks and create healthier spaces for kids to grow and thrive. The United State's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offers resources for parents and caregivers, school administrators and teachers, and health care professionals on everyday actions you can take, like improving indoor air quality, reducing exposure to lead, and ensuring safe drinking water. Visit the EPA's webpage to learn about various environmental risks that affects children and tips on how to protect them.
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Join CDC's Lead-Free Communities Network
Lead-Free Communities Initiative (LFC) is a national initiative that supports communities in reducing and eliminating lead exposure hazards.
It provide communities with practical tools such as webinars, toolkits, and annual convenings to help develop and implement local lead hazard elimination plans. The initiative is designed to strengthen collaboration, advance health equity, and provide guidance for local leaders, organizations, and residents who want to make progress in reducing lead exposure. Learn more and explore community stories at CDC Lead-free Communities Initiative.
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Accepting applications for MPCA's Get the Lead Out - Lead-free fishing tackle rebate RFP
Minnesota’s Get the Lead Out — Lead-Free Fishing Tackle Rebate Program helps protect loons, wildlife, and lakes by encouraging anglers and retailers to switch to safer tackle. Through this rebate program RFP, owners or operators of brick-and-mortar retail establishments in Minnesota can receive a 45% rebate on purchases of lead-free tackle, with a maximum rebate of $3,000 per retailer. A total of $50,000 in funding is available, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis until funds have been dispersed or March 31, 2027. In addition to being a brick-and-mortar retail establishment or franchise owner in Minnesota that sells fishing bait and tackle, applicants must be for-profit businesses with 100 full-time equivalent employees or fewer. Learn more and apply on the Get the Lead Out - Lead-free fishing tackle rebate program webpage.
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Participate in a focus group discussion on chemical exposure in everyday products
The Toxic Free Kids program is conducting virtual focus group discussions to hear from parents and caregivers about their views and experience with chemicals in everyday products - specifically, children’s products. The valuable information provided from these discussions will inform communication and program changes to ensure that families with small children in Minnesota and their families are receiving the information they need. Contact the program coordinator, Nini Mentan, with questions at Nini....@state.mn.us.
The virtual focus group discussion dates and links to register are as follows:
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2025 Radon Workshops
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)’s Radon Workshops are coming up! Please plan to attend the one nearest you. These workshops are intended for local public health partners, nonprofits, health care facilities, and tribal nations interested in radon. In the meetings we will discuss updates on MDH’s radon program, National Radon Action Month activities, resources and partnerships. Continuing education credits (2.0) available for sanitarians and nurses.
The following are dates and locations of where the workshops will be held:
- Thursday, Nov. 6, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., Ridgedale Library (Robert H. Rohlf Room), 12601 Ridgedale Dr., Minnetonka
- Wednesday, Nov. 12, 1 – 3 p.m., MnDOT Building, 1800 East College Dr., Marshall
- Thursday, Nov. 20, 1 – 3 p.m., Land Services Building (Meeting Room 2), 322 Laurel St., Brainerd
Visit 2025 Radon Workshop to register. For questions, contact health.i...@state.mn.us.
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