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Medical providers remain in limbo as cyberattack impacts continue
More than one month after a cyberattack derailed the pipeline of insurance claims and checks, small clinics are looking for ways to keep operating without passing along the cost to patients.
Duluth’s beloved Park Point a neighborhood in flux long before Cargill outcry
Behind the recent uproar over billionaire Kathy Cargill’s plans on Duluth’s Park Point, the neighborhood has been undergoing major change for years, with more second homes and vacation rentals, and soaring property taxes.
A modern spin on a Korean tradition: Kimjang in south Minneapolis
The Korean tradition of kimjang, a community gathering to make large batches of the spicy fermented cabbage delicacy known as kimchi, recently took on an added Minnesota flavor. A group of strangers, bound by an interest in food, to chop, salt and spice — and maybe launch a new tradition of their own.
Senate leaders talk rideshare, sports betting and bonding bill as session winds down
There are about five weeks left in this legislative session and lawmakers are still working on a bonding bill — a package of public infrastructure projects. To get an idea of how the final weeks of the session might go, DFL Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy and GOP Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson joined MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer.
Climate denialism mapped to geography and political affiliation
A recent study shows nearly 15 percent of Americans “do not believe in climate change.” And the patterns of denialism can be linked to regional and political differences.
Taopi mayor: ‘Families are back where they belong’ two years after tornado
April 12 is the second anniversary of the EF2 tornado that destroyed the roughly 60-person town of Taopi, Minn. Mayor Mary Huntley said most of the displaced families are now back.
Minneapolis Uber/Lyft ordinance implementation pushed back to July
Council votes down attempts to reduce pay rates and an effort to start the legislation over from scratch.