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What's going on with health insurance in Minnesota?

What's going on with health insurance in Minnesota?

Health insurance premiums are rising and government health programs are changing. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with experts about what’s driving up costs, policy changes and what to know during open enrollment.  
by Catharine Richert and Nikhil Kumaran

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Air traffic controllers warn of 'tipping point' as U.S. government shutdown drags on

Air traffic controllers warn of 'tipping point' as U.S. government shutdown drags on

The government shutdown is taking a growing toll on air traffic controllers who are working without pay. Staffing shortages led to big delays over the weekend, raising concerns about travel chaos.
by Joel Rose

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How an enduring debate over health care sparked a now record-long shutdown

How an enduring debate over health care sparked a now record-long shutdown

At the heart of the impasse is a debate about expiring subsidies for health insurance. It's the latest chapter in a fight over Obamacare that has dominated Congress since the law was signed in 2010.
by Sam Gringlas

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Book lovers protest proposed cuts to Bemidji Public Library

Book lovers protest proposed cuts to Bemidji Public Library

The Beltrami County Board has proposed cutting the Bemidji and Blackduck Public Libraries' budgets by roughly 40 percent. Those libraries are part of the Kitchigami Regional Library System.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Her makes history as first woman and Hmong American elected St. Paul mayor 

Her makes history as first woman and Hmong American elected St. Paul mayor 

DFLer Kaohly Her, who worked for Mayor Melvin Carter’s office in his first term, was a late addition to the St. Paul mayor’s race. She beat Carter Tuesday and made history. 
by Peter Cox

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Mamdani wins New York City mayoral race, in a historic victory for progressives

Mamdani wins New York City mayoral race, in a historic victory for progressives

Mamdani, a democratic socialist and state assemblymember, will make history as the first Muslim and South Asian person — as well as the youngest in over a century — to serve as New York City mayor.
by Rachel Treisman

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Rep. Mikie Sherrill wins N.J. governor in Tuesday's second victory for Democrats

Rep. Mikie Sherrill wins N.J. governor in Tuesday's second victory for Democrats

Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy pilot, was first elected to Congress in 2018. She defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli, a former assemblyman who was endorsed by President Trump.
by Joe Hernandez

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