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From the Minnesota Department of Health

Center for Occupational Health & Safety

Reports and Publications

Minnesota Cancer Surveillance System (MCSS)

Reports and Webinars from the state's cancer registry

General Background Information

Information about Asbestos

News Releases

MDH: New analysis of 58 mine workers previously diagnosed with mesothelioma
(Dec. 7, 2007)

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Six more cases of asbestos-related cancer identified
in group of former mine workers
(June 20, 2007)

Proposed studies would address health concerns associated with
mining activity in northeastern Minnesota
(March 28, 2007)

Study finds that “commercial” asbestos offers likely explanation
for high respiratory cancer rates in northeastern Minnesota
(March 7, 2003)

Hazardous Waste Sites in Minnesota

Asbestos Disease: An Overview for Clinicians