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Minneapolis police criticized after handling three high-profile cases
The Minneapolis Police Department is facing criticism for its handling of three high-profile cases. The most recent is the killing of a woman who made multiple reports of domestic violence before she died. MPR News host Nina Moini talked to the Minnesota Star Tribune reporter Liz Sawyer, who looked into her case.
Vaccines before the holidays? It's not too late, pharmacist says
To find out what people should know about getting the COVID, flu and RSV vaccines ahead of the holiday season, Cathy Wurzer talked to Ann Philbrick, a doctor of pharmacy and professor in the University of Minnesota’s College of Pharmacy.
Can relationships across the political divide build more trust and better government?
He’s a Republican lawmaker from the Iron Range. She’s a DFLer from Minneapolis. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with two new state legislators about a first-of-its-kind program that’s helping build bipartisan trust.  
UCare ending operations, moving all remaining health insurance enrollees to Medica
Minnesota-based health insurance nonprofit UCare is shutting down. The organization said it will transfer health care plans for more than 300,000 members to Medica.
Got sticker shock? Here's how much employer-based health insurance costs have risen in Minnesota
Employer-based health insurance costs are expected to rise sharply in 2026. To learn how this is playing out in Minnesota, Cathy Wurzer talked to Brooks Deibele, a Minneapolis-based executive vice president at the benefits consultant firm Holmes Murphy.
Advocates say Minnesota's immigration proceedings are becoming less transparent
The Advocates for Human Rights have legal observers who are at Fort Snelling Immigration Court daily. They say access to courtrooms, judges and documents has shifted.