Brown: Ticks are on the rise in Minnesota ― and so are the diseases they carry
- Posted on June 16, 2026
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Brown: Ticks are on the rise in Minnesota ― and so are the diseases they carry
Disease-carrying ticks now occupy more of Minnesota than ever, and their pathogens are growing more diverse. Though the dog (wood) tick is most common, the black-legged tick, or deer tick, is rapidly spreading, columnist Aaron Brown writes.
