Minnesota Now: June 2, 2026

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The state government has cut off some providers of disability and addiction recovery services from Medicaid programs, though they can appeal. We'll talk with two providers about what this means for their clients.
Researchers are tracking the use of crowd-control weapons used in protests against immigration actions around the country, including during the federal surge in Minnesota this winter. We'll find out what they've learned.
Many young adults transitioning out of foster care are losing their federal food benefits. We'll find out how they're responding.
We'll learn how a north Minneapolis high school boosted graduation rates.
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We'll take a tour through a troll community in Detroit Lakes.
Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Worthy of the Stone” by Secret Rivers.
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