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Mayo Clinic just closed 6 rural Minnesota health clinics. More closings may follow
The Minnesota medical giant has been consolidating clinics across southern Minnesota as it struggles with staffing shortages in rural areas. But the closures are frustrating to those who relied on the clinics for care.
State officials announce plans for more study on impacts of sulfate pollution on wild rice
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says it will further study the impacts of sulfate on wild rice. The announcement comes in the wake of concern expressed over a 52-year-old state standard that limits how much of the pollutant mines and other facilities can release into waters where the plant grows.
How climate change is driving up the cost of home insurance
The escalating costs of climate disasters continues to affect home insurance. Jordan Haedtler, climate financial policy strategist with Climate Cabinet based in Duluth, explains the rising cost in homeowner insurance.
Feds bring new charges tied to 'staggering' Minnesota Medicaid fraud
Federal prosecutors on Thursday unveiled more charges in a widespread, ongoing investigation of “industrial-scale” Medicaid fraud in Minnesota that’s likely to reach into the billions of dollars.
Ramsey County prosecutors will not charge St. Paul officers in fatal shooting
The Ramsey County Attorney's Office says it will not bring criminal charges against two St. Paul police officers involved in a fatal shooting in November 2024. Prosecutors say they believe the the use of force was justified, as the man allegedly pointed a gun at officers.
Highways closed as blizzard conditions sweep into parts of Minnesota
Authorities closed highways across parts of the Red River Valley on Thursday as blizzard conditions swept into the region. The treacherous travel conditions spread east across Minnesota through the day.
Online posts allege a ‘cover up’ at the U, but officials say they wanted to protect student privacy
Viral social media posts stoked fears that the University of Minnesota was hiding information about a student incident. A university spokesperson said leaders didn’t share more information because it was protecting student privacy.
Lawsuit alleges ICE is violating rights of people observing immigration operations in Minnesota
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is facing a lawsuit, alleging its agents have violated the rights of Minnesotans who’ve been observing recent immigration operations in the state.