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Stories from September 21, 2026

Is college getting more affordable?

Is college getting more affordable?

For a long time, the story has been that college is too expensive, and student debt is crippling a generation. Leaders in Minnesota are working to change that narrative. But is it enough? Monday at 9 a.m., listen to North Star Journey Live discussion, recorded in St. Cloud last week, about what Minnesota's public colleges and universities are doing to make college affordable again.
by Angela Davis and Kelly Gordon

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High diesel prices take a toll on Minnesota trucking industry

High diesel prices take a toll on Minnesota trucking industry

Diesel prices in Minnesota are the highest they’ve ever been and it’s weighing on the people that rely on the fuel the most.
by Ahmed Hassan

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Liberian official’s Minnesota group home accused of overbilling Medicaid

Liberian official’s Minnesota group home accused of overbilling Medicaid

A new state investigation found Golden Touch Health Care billed Medicaid for 45 hours of services per day — a number that was mathematically impossible on many days based on its staffing levels.
by Ellie Roth, Jennifer Lu and Christopher Peak

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Detroit Lakes banned rainbows in school. But they’re still up, for now

Detroit Lakes banned rainbows in school. But they’re still up, for now

The Detroit Lakes School Board voted to remove rainbows from district schools this summer, angering many in the community and sowing confusion over its legality and implementation. This week, the board is discussing a revised resolution.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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