NE Minn. Counties Sit Low in Health Rankings
Wednesday, March 26, 2014 - 10:47am
FOX 21 News, KQDS-DT
DULUTH - A few counties in Minnesota's Arrowhead region are among the least healthy in the state according to new rankings.
The report says that out of 87 counties in Minnesota ranked by health, Lake County is 82, Carlton County is 78, and St. Louis County is 75.
In Wisconsin, Ashland County is 42, Bayfield County is 43 and Douglas County is 48 out of 72 counties.
The goal of the new rankings is to spur discussion and action across communities to improve the health of citizens.
To see more results from the rankings, visit the “links" tab.