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Plus: More fraud uncovered in state-run Medicaid services, but total is disputed; and MPCA to study sulfate levels in Minnesota waters. -
Lorie Shaull/KAXEThe agency did not issue a determination on permits at U.S. Steel’s Keetac mine, which is expected in February 2026 ahead of the Legislature convening. -
Contributed/Michelle Griffith / Minnesota ReformerOfficials cast doubt on a federal prosecutor’s estimate that fraud in state-run Medicaid programs since 2018 could total over $9 billion. -
Contributed/Michelle Griffith / Minnesota ReformerProviders in 14 “high-risk,” state-run Medicaid programs being audited by the state have billed $18 billion since 2018, and “half or more” is possibly fraudulent, Joe Thompson said. -
Contributed/Jerry Burnes / Iron Range TodayCity cuts increase from nearly 30% as it weighs cutting public works position and awaits a potential $191,000 land sale. -
Plus U.S. senators check in on status of postal delivery in the Minnesota-North Dakota district after recent woes; and a new coalition looks to reset the green building conversation.
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Contributed/Adobe Stock via Minnesota News ConnectionHigh‑performance and low‑emissions are key goals laid out by the recently launched Minnesota Efficient Builders Coalition. -
Megan Buffington/KAXEThe agreement with the Minnesota Nurses Association was reached after 10 bargaining sessions beginning in July 2025. -
Hospitalization data from the Minnesota Department of Health released Dec. 18, 2025, shows a steep climb in those suffering from influenza. -
The awards under the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority largely fund the replacement of lead service lines with copper, in addition to other statewide projects.
