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State lifts payment suspensions for disenrolled providers who filed an appeal

State lifts payment suspensions for disenrolled providers who filed an appeal

Minnesota’s Department of Human Services says it will restore Medicaid payments to providers who appealed their disenrollment, after providers and lawmakers warned that payment suspensions could force closures and put vulnerable Minnesotans at risk.
by Ellie Roth

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Food shelf demand sets new records in Minnesota

Food shelf demand sets new records in Minnesota

Sophia Lenarz-Coy, the Executive Director of the Food Group, explains how rising food prices and the federal immigration surge drove more Minnesotans to food shelves for support.
by Clay Masters and Ben Revier

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What to know about ticks and mosquitoes this summer

What to know about ticks and mosquitoes this summer

As we prepare to welcome the heat of the summer months, it’s also time to get ready for mosquitoes and ticks. MPR News host Angela Davis gets some advice on how to protect ourselves from bites, and they’ll talk about what you need to know about staying safe while you enjoy the outdoors.
by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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Air quality alert issued for Twin Cities, St. Cloud

Air quality alert issued for Twin Cities, St. Cloud

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert from noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday for the Twin Cities metro area, extending northwest to St. Cloud, Sauk Centre, Long Prairie and Little Falls. It’s due to ground-level ozone.
by MPR News Staff

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Warming groundwater raises questions about potential effects above ground in Minnesota

Warming groundwater raises questions about potential effects above ground in Minnesota

Amid Minnesota’s frequent temperature swings, there’s one place that scientists expect to stay consistently cool all year: underground. But a geologist says groundwater beneath Minneapolis is warmer than it should be, and he’s concerned that could cause problems above the surface.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Ticks are thriving in Minnesota. Experts explain why.

Ticks are thriving in Minnesota. Experts explain why.

Health experts emphasize early detection and prevention as tick activity increases statewide.
by Erica Zurek

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