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FBI agents raid autism treatment centers in Minneapolis, St. Cloud

FBI agents raid autism treatment centers in Minneapolis, St. Cloud

FBI agents Thursday morning searched the offices of two autism treatment centers as part of a major investigation into alleged Medicaid fraud.
by Matt Sepic

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St. Paul City Council passes property tax increase, makes cuts to mayor's spending plan

St. Paul City Council passes property tax increase, makes cuts to mayor's spending plan

The St. Paul City Council approved a property tax levy increase that’s less than what Mayor Melvin Carter wanted — even after he reduced his original proposal. Like municipalities and counties across Minnesota, the capital city is facing increased costs and turning to taxpayers to pay more.
by Matt Sepic

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Appetites investigates: Was Chicago Mix actually invented in Minnesota?

Appetites investigates: Was Chicago Mix actually invented in Minnesota?

It’s called Chicago Mix: that curious mixture of savory and sweet popcorn, the candy-coated mixed with the cheesy. But despite the regional name, there are claims that Chicago Mix originated in Minnesota.
by Lisa Ryan

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The final Art Hounds of 2024 looks at children’s books and the art of recovery

The final Art Hounds of 2024 looks at children’s books and the art of recovery

Art Hounds recommend the Twin Ports exhibit “Loaded” by Duluth artists Rob Quisling and Jonathan Thunder and “Journey to Joy: Rise, Relevance, Representation in Children’s Picture Books.”
by Emily Bright

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University of Minnesota announces plans to restructure M Health system under new leadership 

University of Minnesota announces plans to restructure M Health system under new leadership 

U leadership proposes hiring an interim executive vice president of health affairs for the university’s academic health system. President Rebecca Cunningham said they seek someone with experience “owning and operating a successful and financially feasible hospital system.”
by Erica Zurek

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Cannabis agency drops plans for licensing fast track, early 2025 retail launch in Minnesota grows doubtful

Cannabis agency drops plans for licensing fast track, early 2025 retail launch in Minnesota grows doubtful

Amid legal disputes, Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management will no longer hold a preapproval lottery for certain marijuana business applicants. Instead, the process will be revamped heading into 2025, making an early-year launch to retail sales difficult to achieve.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Brian Bakst

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Driver who crashed into Park Tavern pleads not guilty

Driver who crashed into Park Tavern pleads not guilty

The man accused of crashing his vehicle into a Twin Cities restaurant patio earlier this year, killing two people, pleaded not guilty Tuesday.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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