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New report flags MN Medicaid billing issues, including in autism program
The new analysis of Medicaid payouts was done by Optum, a business unit within UnitedHealth Group. The state began working with Optum to pre-screen new claims and study the state’s past payouts to find vulnerabilities. 
Ask a Bookseller: A few books for understanding how language gets weaponized 
With the surge of ICE operations in Minnesota now in its third month, indie bookstore owners in the Twin Cities and beyond say that customers are coming in looking for three things: community, books to help them understand what's happening, and books to help them escape.  
‘When you pray, move your feet': Annunciation community dances for healing
Tom Forchas’ 13-year-old daughter Sophia spent nearly two months in the hospital this year after being shot in the head during the August mass shooting. Now, Tom is giving back to the community that stepped in to help by taking his own steps as part of the annual “Dancing with Annunciation Stars” fundraiser.
Photos: Ice forms on Lake Superior shoreline
Ice grew rapidly over the Great Lakes with the recent cold snap. As of Feb. 5, nearly half of Lake Superior is covered in ice according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory.
Minnesota keeps 'ice' off its list of finalists in snowplow contest as ICE remains a flashpoint
MnDOT keeps “ice” off list of snowplow names in annual contest as ICE presence remains a Minnesota flashpoint.
Far-right influencer Jake Lang charged with damaging ice sculpture at Minnesota Capitol
Far-right influencer Jake Lang was charged Friday with felony damage to property, after posting video to social media showing him damaging an ice sculpture outside the Minnesota Capitol.
In unusual move, Republican chair scrutinizes companies tied to husband of Rep. Ilhan Omar
The Republican chairman of the House Oversight Committee is requesting records related to firms partially owned by the husband of Rep. Ilhan Omar. It's an extraordinary step of scrutinizing the spouse of a sitting House member.