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Greater Minnesota

Medicare payments set to flow again to Minnesota rural hospitals after months of delay

Medicare payments set to flow again to Minnesota rural hospitals after months of delay

Incorrectly denied Medicare claims the past few months led to holdups in millions of dollars in reimbursement payments to some rural state hospitals that put at least one near the brink of closing. Officials say the problems have been fixed and money should start moving soon.
by Erica Zurek

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ICE surge in Willmar created unexpected bonds between neighbors

ICE surge in Willmar created unexpected bonds between neighbors

Willmar stands out for its large immigrant population. When ICE agents showed up in town, many longtime residents stepped up to help their immigrant neighbors, possibly creating lasting connections.
by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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Seeking volunteer firefighters in small-town Minnesota

Seeking volunteer firefighters in small-town Minnesota

Pemberton needs more volunteer firefighters or risks having to shutter its fire department. It’s part of a nationwide pattern: While call volume for emergencies has increased, there’s been a big drop in the number of people trained and willing to respond to them.
by Hannah Yang

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St. Cloud City Council nixes resolution affirming broad support of law enforcement

St. Cloud City Council nixes resolution affirming broad support of law enforcement

Several council members questioned the intent and timing of the resolution. St. Cloud saw a large U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement presence in recent months, and some residents have spoken out about being targeted and detained by ICE.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Medicare billing snafu brings new financial woes to Minnesota rural hospitals

Medicare billing snafu brings new financial woes to Minnesota rural hospitals

An updated Medicare software system is holding up millions of dollars in payments to rural hospitals already struggling to pay the bills. Some hospital officials warn the holdup could shut them down in weeks if it’s not resolved soon.
by Erica Zurek

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Rural Minnesota populations are growing, for now

Rural Minnesota populations are growing, for now

A new report from The Center for Rural Policy and Development finds that while populations are growing in rural Minnesota because of migration, aging populations mean that new trend might not last very long.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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DNR bills central Minnesota woman nearly $150,000 for costs of fighting wildfire

DNR bills central Minnesota woman nearly $150,000 for costs of fighting wildfire

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wants a court to hold Elizabeth Young liable for its expenses to combat a grass fire that started on property owned by her husband. Young did not report the fire, which burned more than 2,000 acres last April.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Pension shortfall leaves many Minnesota Catholic school, church employees in limbo

Pension shortfall leaves many Minnesota Catholic school, church employees in limbo

Current and retired employees of some Catholic schools and dioceses in Minnesota learned that their pension fund operated by Illinois-based Christian Brothers Services is facing a massive shortfall. In St. Cloud, it’s causing worry and uncertainty.
by Kirsti Marohn

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