Minnesota Now - Feb. 7, 2023

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Some 60 Ramsey County jail inmates are on their way to other facilities after pressure from the state. We'll find out why.

Plus, a bill to preserve more Native American families just passed a state senate committee this morning. More on that measure.

 We'll look back at a somber anniversary — the last state-sponsored execution in Minnesota happened this month in 1906. We find out how it led to a ban on executions that stands today.

Minnetonka-based United Health is under scrutiny for not paying on a needed service for a Mayo patient. We'll find out what's going on.

And we continue our series of ways to play in the snow and cold in Minnesota. Winter lasts a long time around here... might as well enjoy it!

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