This year, 17,000 Minnesotans have dropped the health insurance they had purchased in the Affordable Care Act marketplace known as MNSure, as insurance premiums soar and a tax credit that many people use to help defray the cost of ACA insurance expired.
Leaders of Childcare for All, a project of Faith in Minn., say they’re on a mission to build their ranks and press lawmakers for better pay for early childhood educators and more affordable and accessible childcare.
The EF-2 tornado that hit earlier this week near Detroit Lakes has left damage and debris in its wake. Minnesota state officials warn that extreme weather events can bring scam contractors looking to turn a profit, and residents should be cautious about signing contracts.
Kayla McBride scored 25 points, including 14 in the fourth quarter, and Olivia Miles added 23 points in her return as the Minnesota Lynx held off the New York Liberty 90-85.
Vaughn Grissom went 2 for 3 with a home run and two RBIs, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 to snap a five-game skid at Target Field.
The Minnesota Lynx play the New York Liberty at home Saturday. The game comes just days after coach Cheryl Reeve broke the WNBA regular-season win record.
The report from the Office of the Legislative Auditor released Friday found the Minnesota Department of Agriculture certified and provided financial assistance to some farmers who didn’t meet all the program’s standards.
Serviceberries, or juneberries, are a native fruit beloved by wildlife. But now they’re moving from backyards to farms, and some hope they’ll soon be on your plate.
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