I saw a dead bird yesterday, just in case you don't know, you're supposed to call "vector control" in some areas, like ours, so that they can test the bird for the virus. It's part of the transmission chain. Spraying for mosquitoes is one way to keep that population down and then spread of virus is limited. Otherwise, use a good repellent. I see that MN is also on the watched state list, so be careful out there!

CDC West Nile Virus Homepage

Looks like MN is on the map with 4 deaths, 1 in Lyon county, just to the west of Redwood county.

Do you guys hear much about this issue in MN?

We have problems in Solono and Sacramento counties, which are to the north and east of us, primarily along the Sacramento delta area, I think