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Norovirus spike this month prompts Minnesota health department warning

The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting over 40 outbreaks of norovirus so far this month. This is almost two times more than the usual number of outbreaks that occur in December. Addressing Medicaid fraud is the focus of a new position in the Minnesota Attorney General’s office, amid cases of alleged overbilling for substance abuse treatment service.

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Public employees in Minnesota may gain Social Security benefits. NewRange Copper Nickel facility wraps up construction

About 21,000 public employees in Minnesota may soon be eligible to receive Social Security benefits. And NewRange Copper Nickel has wrapped up work on a $20 million salvage operation at its facility in northeastern Minnesota. 
by Phil Picardi

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Judge bars Roseville DFLer from House; warmup ahead for the weekend

In a ruling critical to Minnesota House control, a Democrat elected in November is barred from taking office after a court order in Ramsey County. Also, if you’re a fan of the snow that fell across much of the region this week, make sure to get out and savor it this weekend. Warmer weather is in the forecast for next week.
by Emily Reese

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Parts of Minnesota report more than a half-foot of snowfall. Federal grand jury indicts 3 women for fraud

Parts of the state saw up to 7 inches of snowfall Thursday. A federal grand jury has indicted three Minnesota women on charges that they defrauded Medicaid by overbilling for substance abuse treatment services.
by Phil Picardi

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Snow totals over half-foot in parts of Minnesota. State reports strong job numbers

Minneapolis and Saint Paul have declared snow emergencies due to the snow with special parking rules going into effect at 9 p.m. Thursday. Snow totals by afternoon totaled 7 inches at New Prague in southern Minnesota, as well as at Holt in the northwest. Also, the state increased the size of the labor force with more workers taking jobs. Wages in Minnesota outpaced the rate of inflation.
by Emily Reese

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Winter storm brings snow. St. Paul schools to select new superintendent

The weather will be top of mind for many of us Thursday. There is a winter storm warning in place from northwestern Minnesota running southeast through east-central Minnesota. There is winter weather advisory for just about everywhere else.
by Phil Picardi

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Parts of Minnesota to see half-foot of snow through Thursday

Winter storm warnings are now in place for much of northern and central Minnesota —including the Twin Cities — from late Wednesday through Thursday. A storm system may drop more than half-foot of snow on parts of the state. The warnings stretch from the Red River Valley south and east to Saint Cloud, Duluth and the metro area. Also, Minnesota taxpayers eligible for a child tax credit can opt for advance payments beginning next year.
by Emily Reese

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Minnesota Democrats take agriculture leadership positions in Congress

Two Minnesota Democrats will be taking leadership positions on agriculture committees in Washington. And voters who backed DFL Representative Brad Tabke testified today amid an election lawsuit.
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Rep. Phillips bids farewell to Congress. Electoral College delegates meet to finalize votes

Electoral College members meet Tuesday at the State Capitol and at sites across the U.S. to cast the final votes in the presidential election. And Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips gave farewell remarks to Congress on the House floor Monday. 
by Phil Picardi

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Adam Fravel gets life in prison for Madeline Kingsbury's murder

A judge has sentenced a southeast Minnesota man to life in prison without the possibility of parole for killing his estranged partner. Family and friends tearfully remembered Madeline Kingsbury in a Winona County courtroom Tuesday during Adam Fravel's sentencing hearing.
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