Flu season may have peaked in Minnesota, but the state is still reporting flu-related deaths. The Minnesota Department of Health said Thursday that 15 more flu deaths were confirmed last week.
Minnesota health officials have confirmed 23 more flu-related deaths, raising the season total to 27. Health Commissioner Edward Ehlinger told reporters Thursday the state is in the midst of its most severe flu outbreak in several years, and it's putting stress on the health care system.