Minnesota’s paid leave policy launches next month. Here’s what to know.

Minnesota’s new paid leave policy launches next month, guaranteeing up to 12 weeks off for workers with new babies or who need time to deal with an illness or care for a loved one. When the program launches,

Massive Medicaid fraud scheme puts Minnesota’s federal funding at risk — and fallout could widen

Minnesota faces potential federal Medicaid funding cuts over alleged fraud schemes, amid multiple ongoing investigations into the matter.
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Growing GLP‑1 drug costs squeeze Minnesota employers and health plans

Surging demand for Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs is adding up for some Minnesota employers. Why it matters: The popular medications are changing lives and health outcomes for the better. But the high price tag is also driving up health care costs for employers and their workers,

Mike Lindell gives MAGA movement a potent voice in Minnesota governor’s race

Lindell has strong appeal with the party’s right flank, but other Republicans believe he’d doom their chances of defeating Walz.

Week begins with warm-up, quiet conditions in Minnesota

After a frigid weekend, Monday will bring warmer temperatures across Minnesota. In the Twin Cities, highs will climb into the mid-20s under brighter skies. Temperatures will continue rising on Tuesday, briefly reaching the upper 30s.

Quinn Hughes complete a Wild few days with a goal in first game with Minnesota

A "Welcome to Minnesota" message played on the video board during a first period break, and Minnesota Wild fans loudly welcomed Quinn Hughes to the self-proclaimed "State of Hockey."

Rep. Ilhan Omar says her son was pulled over by ICE agents in Minnesota

The Minnesota Democrat, an outspoken critic of the Trump administration's immigration operations around Minneapolis, said her son was let go after showing his U.S. passport.

What we learned from Minnesota's dominant win over Texas Southern

After wrapping up the toughest part of their early-season schedule, Minnesota returned home on Sunday for a dominant 89-53 win over Texas Southern. Here's what we learned.

MyPillow founder Mike Lindell annouces run for Minnesota governor

Ending speculation, MyPillow founder and Trump loyalist Mike Lindell announced that he's running for Minnesota governor.

ICE operation shows the difficulty of immigration arrests amid pushback in frigid Minnesota

NBC News was granted exclusive access to accompany Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers as they tried to arrest targets in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.

DNR buys nearly 16,000 acres in northern Minnesota

The parcels, adjacent to existing state-owned land, will be used for wildlife habitat, logging and recreation.

Minnesota Gov. Walz unveils new fraud prevention program, tapping former BCA leader as director

Democratic Gov. Tim Walz on Friday unveiled a new statewide fraud prevention program in the state's latest effort to crack down in the wake of the Feeding Our Future scandal — a scheme that siphoned away $250 million in taxpayer funds meant for hungry children.
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