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Investigation: Mayo provides significantly less 'charity care' than others
An investigation from the Rochester Post Bulletin found that Rochester’s Mayo Clinic provides significantly less charity care than other top hospitals across the U.S. That means Mayo patients who are eligible for financial assistance may not know it — and are instead going into debt.
Politics Friday: Jacob Frey on his police chief nominee and Jennifer Schultz, challenger in the 8th District
Mayor Jacob Frey on his choice for the next Minneapolis police chief, 8th District candidate Jennifer Schultz, and a reporter roundtable.
McConnell backs post-Jan. 6 revisions to elections law
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday he will “proudly support” legislation to overhaul rules for certifying presidential elections, bolstering a bipartisan effort to revise a 19th century law and avoid another Jan. 6 insurrection.
Minnesota Now for September 28, 2022
A Minnesota Appeals Court ruled against a group of Twin Cities parents in a school segregation case. What does that mean for Minnesota families? It is high turtle crossing season and we’ll find out why the Minneapolis parks board so interested. Paul Huttner is back with special guest Craig Edwards in Florida as we follow the path of Hurricane Ian. Thousands of runners are gearing up for the big Twin Cities marathon this Sunday. And Vikings wide receiver Blake Proehl talks about moonlighting on Tik Tok.
Paul Huttner talks with Craig Edwards about Hurricane Ian and local weather news
Today's big weather news is happening on the western coast of Florida where the eye of Hurricane Ian is barreling inland. MPR News Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner talks with former MPR News meteorologist Craig Edwards who is now living in Fort Myers. Huttner also gives a weather update closer to home.