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Open enrollment begins on Minnesota's health insurance marketplace — with steeper costs

Open enrollment begins on Minnesota's health insurance marketplace — with steeper costs

Officials at MNsure said health insurance premiums for 2026 on the individual market are 22 percent higher on average than in 2025 — and that’s before accounting for the loss of federal tax credits, which could add to the cost.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Nationwide results: Mamdani elected NYC Mayor, Democrats win in Virginia and New Jersey

Nationwide results: Mamdani elected NYC Mayor, Democrats win in Virginia and New Jersey

Democrats pick up big wins in the first general election since the reelection of President Donald Trump, with gubernatorial victories in Virginia and New Jersey and Zohran Mamdani being elected as New York City mayor.
by The Associated Press

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Trump’s National Guard deployments aren’t random. They were planned years ago

Trump’s National Guard deployments aren’t random. They were planned years ago

President Donald Trump and several others now high up in his second administration have been talking about using the National Guard to help with mass deportations — and possibly invoking the Insurrection Act — for years. Now, those plans might be playing out.
by Kat Lonsdorf

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House Speaker Lisa Demuth launches Republican bid for Minnesota governor

House Speaker Lisa Demuth launches Republican bid for Minnesota governor

As the highest-ranking Republican in Minnesota government now, Lisa Demuth’s announcement will jolt the GOP field of candidates vying to take on DFL Gov. Tim Walz in 2026.
by Dana Ferguson

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SNAP benefits cut off during shutdown, driving long lines at food pantries

SNAP benefits cut off during shutdown, driving long lines at food pantries

People across the country formed long lines for free meals and groceries at food pantries and drive-through giveaways Saturday, after monthly benefits through SNAP were suddenly cut off because of the ongoing government shutdown.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota voter guide: Use 'Build Your Ballot' to prepare for the Nov. 4 local elections

Minnesota voter guide: Use 'Build Your Ballot' to prepare for the Nov. 4 local elections

Minnesota voters can get ready for Tuesday’s local elections with MPR News’ free “Build Your Ballot” tool. Learn who’s on your ballot, where candidates stand and explore issue-based candidate quizzes for Minneapolis and St. Paul. 
by Anika Besst

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Government shutdown threatens to delay home heating aid for millions of low-income families

Government shutdown threatens to delay home heating aid for millions of low-income families

With temperatures beginning to drop in areas across the United States, some states are warning that funding for the program is being delayed because of the federal government shutdown, now in its fifth week.
by The Associated Press

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Wisconsin judge puts on hold ruling that required citizenship check of voters

Wisconsin judge puts on hold ruling that required citizenship check of voters

A Wisconsin judge has put on hold his order that requires elections officials to verify the citizenship of all 3.6 million registered voters in the battleground state before the next statewide election in February.
by The Associated Press

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