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The budget forecast released Wednesday sets the stage for next year’s budget discussions at the Legislature. Republicans are already calling for spending cuts.
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The budget forecast released Wednesday sets the stage for next year’s budget discussions at the Legislature. Republicans are already calling for spending cuts.
Burcum: Mad about the price of eggs? Wait ’til you see coming health coverage cost hikes.
Here’s another reason for Congress to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies: avoiding political peril. Letting the aid expire will lead to steep premium increases across the nation before 2026 midterms.
The first locations of the Tex-Mex chain reboot will be in Minnesota.
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03:27Not much snow, just passing flakes today as temperatures fall from the low 30s into the teens by late afternoon with a subzero windchill much of Thursday
Wild winds gusting over 40 mph today as temperatures tumble - weekend thaw on the way
Winds gust to 45 mph Wednesday with one more arctic smack before 30s this weekend
Family holds vigil for 19-year-old Minnesota State Mankato student who died in a landslide last year
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UnitedHealthcare, the nation’s largest insurer, is owned by parent company UnitedHealth Group. UnitedHealthcare’s CEO was shot and killed Wednesday.
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