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Measles Outbreak Halts Minot Schools' Band Day Trip

5/12/2025

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Minot middle schools have called off their trip to the Williston Band Day parade amid a concerning measles outbreak in North Dakota. Starting with a single confirmed case on May 2, the total has surged to nine, all among unvaccinated individuals. In response, the Williston Basin School District has quarantined 150 unvaccinated students, down from 180.

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Story summary

Minot middle schools have called off their trip to the Williston Band Day parade amid a concerning measles outbreak in North Dakota. Starting with a single confirmed case on May 2, the total has surged to nine, all among unvaccinated individuals. In response, the Williston Basin School District has quarantined 150 unvaccinated students, down from 180.