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Feds announce new freeze of Medicaid money for Minnesota over fraud concerns

Feds announce new freeze of Medicaid money for Minnesota over fraud concerns

The deferral of aid to Minnesota is part of a larger action, which also includes approximately $867 million kept from California. This brings the total to more than $1 billion in paused federal Medicaid payments to the two states.
by Erica Zurek

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Peggy Flanagan’s U.S. Senate push brings Sen. Bernie Sanders to First Avenue

Peggy Flanagan’s U.S. Senate push brings Sen. Bernie Sanders to First Avenue

A rally for Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan at First Avenue in Minneapolis included progressive star U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, along with several key figures in the Minnesota DFL. Flanagan is taking on U.S. Rep. Angie Craig for the DFL primary for a U.S. Senate seat.
by Peter Cox

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At least 930 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak

At least 930 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak

Congo's health ministry said the deaths were recorded out of the 2,344 cases confirmed as of Saturday. Thirty-seven new deaths were recorded in the previous 24 hours in one of the highest totals.
by The Associated Press

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3 dead in shooting inside St. Paul apartment leasing office

3 dead in shooting inside St. Paul apartment leasing office

Police have not released the names of the victims. Authorities said late Monday night that a person of interest in the shooting was taken into custody.
by Andrew Krueger

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‘It is in our everyday lives’: Native youth on digital well-being

‘It is in our everyday lives’: Native youth on digital well-being

A report focused on the digital well-being of Native American youth and the impact of technology found overwhelmingly negative results. A Native student says technology has its negatives and positives.
by Chandra Colvin

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As BWCA closure continues, outfitters are planning for a long financial hit

As BWCA closure continues, outfitters are planning for a long financial hit

Wilderness outfitters affected by the Boundary Waters Canoe Area fires are concerned about cutting staff and finding other forms of income. But they’re also advocating a limited reopening of the wilderness to boost the local economy.
by Catharine Richert

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Despite summer travel rebound, some Canadians still icy on Americans

Despite summer travel rebound, some Canadians still icy on Americans

Many Canadians are spending their time and money at home this summer due to President Donald Trump’s policies and rhetoric. Trump’s call on Monday for a new wave of tariffs on Canadian goods won’t help efforts to lure tourists across the border.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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