Public Health Matters

Recycling helps keep rubbish out of landfills and saves energy and money.

We asked fairgoers: When was the last time you went out of your way to recycle?

Heres what they said.

Watch: "When was the last time you went out of your way to recycle? "

Posted by Mark Engebretson at 8:43 AM
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that adult engage in a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity each day.

When was the last time you exercised for 30 minutes?

It varies, according to fairgoers.

Watch: "When was the last time you exercised for 30 minutes?"

Posted by Mark Engebretson at 8:38 AM
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When was the last time you washed your hands? That was one question we posed to fairgoers who stopped by the University of Minnesota booth.

Here's what they had to say.

Watch: "When was the last time you washed your hands? "

Posted by Mark Engebretson at 8:31 AM
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Health care reform overwhelmingly was the most important health care issue identified by Minnesotans who visited the State Fair.

That's according to an informal poll we conducted at the University of Minnesota booth. Listen to what fairgoers had to say about health care reform.

• Watch: "What's your position on health care reform?"

Posted by Mark Engebretson at 8:23 AM
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