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Extra funding does little to increase dental care for Medical Assistance recipients
During its 2021 session, the Minnesota Legislature increased reimbursement rates to make sure more Medical Assistance enrollees saw the dentist. A year later, those changes have made little difference.
Rocori school district settles lawsuit with family over alleged racial harassment
The school district agreed to pay $140,000 to settle the lawsuit filed by a Cold Spring, Minn., woman on behalf of two of her children, accusing the district of failing to respond to repeated reports of bullying and harassment at school and online.
Photos: Snow snapshots from Minnesotans around the state
Across southern and central Minnesota, MPR News audience members shared their favorite snow photos with us. Check out the collection.
How much snow fell in your area? See snowfall totals across Minnesota
Check out snowfall reports for this week’s winter storm, as reported by the National Weather Service on Thursday morning. Apple Valley saw 19 inches while Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport topped 10 inches.
Efforts underway to expand the face of youth hockey in Minnesota
Minnesota is the State of Hockey, but changing demographics aren’t making their way to the rink. Efforts are afoot to change that. Meet the Starwhals.
Ukrainians in Minnesota pay it forward one year after fleeing war
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine reaches its first year, Ukrainians are coming to Minnesota in growing numbers. They’re getting help from Ukrainians here who can directly relate to what they’re going through.