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Mosquitoes in Anoka and Carver counties in the Twin Cities have tested positive for West Nile virus for the first time this year, indicating that West Nile activity is beginning to increase in the area, with the timing aligning with historical patterns.
An apparent Android phone operating system update has caused thousands of accidental 911 calls in Anoka County, with nearly twice as many 911 "hangups" received in recent weeks. Android's safety feature, which dials an emergency call if a phone's power button is pushed five times in a row, is believed to be the cause. Authorities are asking users to turn off the Emergency SOS feature if they don't need it and to not ignore accidental 911 calls, as they are treated as potential threatening situations.