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Minnesota's first West Nile virus case of 2026 confirmed in Polk County horse

Minnesota's first West Nile virus case of 2026 confirmed in Polk County horse
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A Polk County horse is recovering after becoming Minnesota’s first confirmed case of West Nile virus in 2026, and officials are reminding owners about the importance of prevention.

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