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February 17, 2017 5:21 PM

UnitedHealth's Medicare business draws federal scrutiny

A whistleblower lawsuit contends Twin Cities-based UnitedHealth and other insurers have ripped off Medicare for hundreds of millions of dollars. The Justice Department is joining the suit, but UnitedHealth says it's done nothing wrong.

by Martin Moylan

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February 16, 2017 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Looking into the vortex

Alexa Horochowski creates hypnotic prints using fans and plastic waste to comment on the environment.

by Marianne Combs

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February 16, 2017 1:00 AM

Climate Cast: Scientists concerned about winter's high temperatures

Flooding in California and high temps in the Arctic have climate scientists worried about our climate future.

by Paul Huttner

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February 15, 2017 5:15 PM

Appetites: Lam looks ahead to Splendid Table hosting gig

Renowned food journalist Francis Lam is taking over as host of The Splendid Table.

by MPR News Staff

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February 15, 2017 3:02 PM

Car rental or share? Difference could mean a tax break in Minnesota

Some neighborhood-based car-sharing services are asking the Legislature for an exemption from Minnesota's car rental taxes. But the idea has run into resistance -- from other rental companies.

by Brian Bakst

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February 15, 2017 1:07 PM

13 Minnesota chefs, 2 restaurants among James Beard semifinalists

Two restaurants and more than a dozen chefs from Minnesota eateries are in the running for the "Oscars of the food world."

by Nancy Yang

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February 14, 2017 6:58 PM

Klobuchar: White House's Russia ties put U.S. in 'very vulnerable position'

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar said the U.S. should launch several investigations of Michael Flynn and his connections to Russia.

by Tom Crann and Cody Nelson

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February 14, 2017 5:49 PM

How to clean up after norovirus outbreak

Some 20 million people are sickened by the contagious norovirus in the U.S. each year, and they experience symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramps.

by MPR News Staff

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February 13, 2017 6:30 PM

Study: Safe drivers may be hit with auto insurance rate hikes

In Minneapolis, drivers found not at fault in an accident were still hit with penalties averaging 8 percent rate increases, according to a contested study from the Consumer Federation of America.

by Martin Moylan