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Minnesota man charged with $3.2 million Medicaid fraud

@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Minnesota man charged with $3.2 million Medicaid fraud A Minnesota man is facing new federal fraud charges accusing him of billing Medicaid for care he never provided. A federal grand jury indictment accuses Jama...

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Apple Valley family devastated by missing heirloom jewelry after mother's death

The family of an Apple Valley woman says the heirloom jewelry she wore every day disappeared after her death at a Burnsville hospital.

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Week 8 Preview: Begin the Gauntlet

The Minnesota Vikings head to Ford Field this week for a pivotal NFC North matchup against the 4-2 Detroit Lions. A win could put the Vikings in an early stranglehold on the NFL’s best division, especially since they d get two of their three division wins on the road. A loss would give skeptics...

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Two hearts, one kidney, 491 Days: Finn Olson’s long road home

After two heart transplants, kidney failure and nearly 500 days of split-family routines, the Olson’s completed one final major step at Mayo Clinic this month — a mother and son kidney surgery on the same day.

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Another sign of a healthy economy just emerged, but for many Americans, employment and cost pressures continue

If you're looking for a sign of how people are navigating the mixed economic picture right now, take a trip down the toilet paper aisle.

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Minnesota sees highest number of measles cases in 36 years

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) reported that measles cases in Minnesota have hit their highest level since 1990. According to the MDH, Minnesota has reached 80 cases so far in 2026, the state s highest single-year total in 36 years. Health officials are stressing that Minnesotans check...

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The Vikings’ Front Office Could Get Backed into a Corner with 1 Injury Development

All things considered, Joe Huber has been playing strong football. The sophomore UDFA got tossed into the LG1 job due to Donovan Jackson needing knee surgery. So far, Huber has played scrappy, physical football, creating some optimism about him being able to keep the offensive line afloat. Part of...

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HHS eases restrictions on certain unapproved peptides

Health and Human Services is moving forward with a policy for the use of compound specific unapproved peptides while regulators assess their safety and effectiveness.

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Minnesota measles cases reach 80, highest since 1990

Minnesota has reached its highest measles case total in 36 years as health officials urge people to check their vaccination records.

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Father of Mall of America plot suspect says son had developmental delays as experts assess case

The 18-year-old man charged with crimes for allegedly plotting to shoot and kill people at the Mall of America faces long odds in getting acquitted, according to multiple legal experts who spoke with Sahan Journal. Yet his case does provide some openings for successful defense strategies, some...

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Minnesota's 80 measles cases this year are the most since 1990, health officials say

Minnesota has recorded 80 measles cases this year, the most since 1990, as the count in Todd County has tripled in recent weeks, state health officials said Thursday.The Minnesota Department of Health said it has found 63 new cases in the past month. Todd County, home to roughly 25,000 people,...

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Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards officially undergoes successful surgery

Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards officially undergoes successful surgery By KSTP Sports Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) shoots as Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jaylon Tyson (20) defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue...

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Minneapolis City Council approves eliminating Office of Community Safety

Minneapolis City Council approves eliminating Office of Community Safety By KSTP The Minneapolis City Council ended the Office of Community Safety (OCS) on Thursday, with members arguing the agency had not delivered results worth the cost.The council voted 9-4 after some members said the office did...

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