This annual summary of vital statistics from the state of Minnesota contains technical notes on changes in the summary format, sources of data, data quality, geographic allocation, and definition of rates. A total of 63 data tables and 13 figures are provided in the areas of: (1) an overview of 1986 vital statistics; (2) live births; (3) reported induced abortions; (4) fertility; (5) infant mortality and fetal deaths; (6) general mortality; (7) marriage; (8) divorce; (9) occupational illness and injury; and (10) population. The appendices contain definitions of terms, data collection instruments, and a map of Minnesota health districts and offices. (NB)