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Do Allina Health’s alleged billing practices violate MN law? The attorney general is looking into it
On Thursday, the New York Times published an investigation into Allina’s billing practices. The story alleges the company refused to provide certain types of care for patients with at least $4,500 in medical debt. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison asks those who’ve experienced “aggressive billing practices” at Allina Health to contact his office.
Minnesota is more than home to author William Kent Krueger. It’s a central character in most of his books. Kruger talked about it — and about his primary human character, Cork O’Connor — at a special spring Talking Volumes in Duluth earlier this month.
Metro Transit police chief promises safety improvements
Metro Transit officials are promising to tackle crime and other safety problems on the Twin Cities’ public transit system.
Dams are an often overlooked source of greenhouse gas emissions
It turns out dams emit greenhouse gas — a lot of it. Just how much do they emit and why are some rivers better off left to flow naturally? Steven Hawley, author of “Cracked: The Future of Dams in a Hot, Chaotic World,” discusses what a world without dams could bring.
Law restoring voting rights to thousands kicks in as sign-ups start
A law change makes people no longer incarcerated immediately eligible to vote in Minnesota rather than having rights held back until parole or probation are completed.
Lynx face Connecticut, Twins v. Cleveland: What's ahead in Minnesota sports
The Lynx are still looking for the first win of their season. The Minnesota Aurora pre-professional women’s soccer team has had a dazzling start to theirs. The Twins? They’re doing okay.
Minnesota's former education leader aims to give kids a healthier planet
MPR News host Angela Davis speaks with Brenda Cassellius about her inspiring story of growing up in poverty and then becoming a leader in education. Now she’s shaping Minnesota’s climate policy.