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Thousands of legitimate providers were disenrolled from high-risk Medicaid programs, says disability service provider organizations

Minnesota disability service provider organizations say thousands of legitimate providers were disenrolled from 14 high-risk Medicaid programs Monday.
by Phineas Pope

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Key endorsements made in weekend conventions for Minnesota’s major political parties

The primary election is Aug. 11. Republicans endorsed former Navy SEAL Adam Schwarze for U.S. Senate, but he is facing a primary challenge from well-known sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya. Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan has the DFL endorsement for U.S. Senate heading into a primary election.
by Phineas Pope

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DFL and Republican conventions take place across the state Friday as candidates vie for endorsements

Republicans gather in Duluth Friday to begin winnowing their field of U.S. Senate candidates. For Democrats, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan heads into this weekend's DFL convention with a victory already in hand.
by Phineas Pope

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Minneapolis City Council members question mayor's handling of police chief investigation

Attorneys for independent journalist Don Lemon are renewing their push for access to grand jury transcripts in the case of Lemon and 37 others charged in connection with a protest at a St. Paul church in January.
by Emily Reese

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Fond du Lac Band is closer to getting land back from the University of Minnesota

The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is one step closer to getting land back from the University of Minnesota. Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation paving the way for the university to return the land on which its Cloquet Forestry Center is situated.
by Phineas Pope

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Craig goes straight to Senate primary; The search for a new Minneapolis police chief

U.S. Rep. Angie Craig says she'll skip the DFL convention in Rochester and head straight to a Senate primary. Minneapolis city leaders are searching for a new police chief after Brian O'Hara resigned Tuesday.
by Emily Reese

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Minneapolis police Chief Brian O'Hara resigns after allegations he interfered with investigation

Minneapolis police chief Brian O'Hara resigned Tuesday amid allegations that he interfered with an internal investigation. The investigation explored allegations that the chief had sexual relationships with city employees.
by Phineas Pope

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Court of Appeals gun trigger decision; Minnesota gas prices down slightly

The Minnesota Court of Appeals won't reinstate a law to ban certain gun trigger mechanisms. And gas prices were down slightly today after hitting a four-year Memorial Day high yesterday.
by Emily Reese

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Speeding drivers targeted in statewide summer traffic enforcement campaign

A statewide summer traffic enforcement campaign is now underway with officers, deputies and troopers across Minnesota placing extra attention on speeding drivers. The campaign is also targeting distracted and impaired driving, as well as seat belt use.
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Attorney for ICE agent charged in road rage incident says 'there's more to the story'

An ICE agent is facing two felony counts of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon for road rage incident during the immigration enforcement surge. His first court appearance is Friday. And a judge has set a July 1 hearing on a possible injunction to stop Minnesota's ban on prediction markets.
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