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Minnesota rushes to re-up hundreds of thousands at risk of losing Medicaid after pandemic
Starting Saturday, states can kick people off Medicaid who were allowed to stay in the program during the COVID-19 pandemic. They can stay but only if they sign up. Minnesota officials say it’s a daunting challenge to navigate those affected through the bureaucracy.
Art Hounds: Love, collaboration and Shakespeare
In Lanesboro, Commonweal Theatre’s play “Bernhardt/Hamlet” is a “love letter to theater.” Artists at Northside Artspace Lofts display their “Works in Progress” in north Minneapolis. Members of the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet display their range at Sundin Hall in St. Paul on Friday.
Lazzaro's former friend sends prosecutors texts, photos as sex trafficking trial nears end
A former friend of one-time Minnesota Republican Party operative and key donor Anton “Tony” Lazzaro gave the FBI text messages and other new evidence on the evening before prosecutors cross-examined Lazzaro in his federal sex trafficking trial. Alongside a photo of sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein sent on the anniversary of Epstein’s death, Lazzaro allegedly wrote “Poor Jeff” and “RIP my brother.”
Minnesota U.S. Rep. Phillips calls for armed guards in schools after Nashville shooting
In an interview on All Things Considered, Minnesota U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips recognized he is an outlier among Democrats in calling for armed security at schools ”to provide a modicum of safety to our children.” But he said he is skeptical that much else can be done in the Republican-led House without significant public pressure.
 FDA approves Narcan for over-the-counter sales, here’s what you need to know
In 2021, 1,286 people in Minnesota died from drug overdoses, according to the Minnesota Department of Health, a 20 percent increase from 2020. On Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that Narcan nasal spray, a drug that reverses opioid overdoses, would soon be available over the counter.
Mosquito season is on its way, and it'll likely be worse than the past couple of years
The bouts of drought these last couple of years have caused trouble for mosquitos. But with an snowier than usual winter making way for a wet spring, they’ll be coming back with a vengeance. Here’s how to prepare.
Minnesota schools in line for big funding year
The budget that Minnesota lawmakers are assembling is certain to deliver a giant aid boost to public schools. The question is how the money gets parceled out.
Following mild weather, spring thunderstorms forecasted to hit this weekend
Along with spring thunderstorms and severe weather on the horizon, MPR Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner gave MPR News host Cathy Wurzer updates on spring flooding risks, snow melt, and warmer temperatures for the week.