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County, provider advocates react to Walz plan to centralize administration of Medicaid programs

County, provider advocates react to Walz plan to centralize administration of Medicaid programs

Walz laid out a plan Wednesday that would have DHS take over eligibility determinations for Medicaid programs. He said the current system, which is split among counties, managed care organizations and the state, has become increasingly difficult to administer.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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Push for cameras in more Minnesota day cares pitched by families, lawmaker

Push for cameras in more Minnesota day cares pitched by families, lawmaker

Minnesota could become the first state in the country to require security cameras in child care centers. There was an informational hearing in a House committee Tuesday on a bill sponsored by Republican state Rep. Nolan West. He joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to explain his need for more surveillance.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Preventing, detecting and treating colorectal cancer

Preventing, detecting and treating colorectal cancer

MPR News host Angela Davis talks about preventing, detecting and treating colorectal cancer — and why screening can actually stop cancer before it starts.
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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Minnesota Medicaid chief: Walz's overhaul plan would strengthen oversight

Minnesota Medicaid chief: Walz's overhaul plan would strengthen oversight

Gov. Tim Walz wants the Department of Human Services to take over much of the state’s Medicaid operations. State Medicaid director John Connolly tells MPR News the plan would improve transparency.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Torn ACLs more common in high school girls' sports, but experts say prevention is possible

Torn ACLs more common in high school girls' sports, but experts say prevention is possible

A physical therapist explains why serious knee injuries are on the rise for high school athletes, especially in girls’ sports, and shares strategies for prevention.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Morning Announcements for March 11

Morning Announcements for March 11

These are the Morning Announcements for Wednesday, March 11. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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How to fix our broken immigration system

Immigration is a divisive issue — but everyone agrees on one thing: The system we have right now is broken. Kerri Miller talks with two immigration experts on what a functioning system might look like.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Birds are back in Minnesota early. Can they weather spring storms, climate change?

Birds are back in Minnesota early. Can they weather spring storms, climate change?

Climate change is pushing some birds to migrate earlier. Sharon Stiteler, blogger and birder known as “Birdchick,” joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to explain why and which species can safely weather inclement spring storms.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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