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Minnesota autism centers raided, including some paid through Medicaid

Federal agents raided 22 locations in the Twin Cities Tuesday as part of ongoing investigations into fraud in Minnesota’s public programs. The sites included autism service providers that received payments through Medicaid, according to a statement from the Minnesota Department of Human Services. “If you commit fraud in Minnesota you’re going to get caught — and that’s exactly what we saw today,” Gov. Tim Walz said in a statement. “We catch criminals when state and federal agencies share information. Joint investigations work, and securing justice depends on it.” The Reformer first reported in 2024 that the FBI was investigating autism centers, and that some of the defendants in the Feeding Our Future scandal — when dozens of people defrauded a pandemic-era nutrition program to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars — had ties to autism centers . In September, federal prosecutors charged the first person in the investigation into autism service providers. Since then, the state has deemed 14 Medicaid programs — including Early Intensive Developmental Behavioral Intervention, i.e., the autism program — as “high risk,” implementing a slate of new checks on providers . More: FBI raids Minneapolis child care centers in search for fraud The 14

Minnesota · 04-29

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News Minneapolis-St. Paul MN

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All eyes on the Capitol amid HCMC funding crisis

County commissioners met at the Hennepin County Government Center on Tuesday, where officials indicated HCMC is “treading water” with 20 days left in the legislative session.

Hennepin County, MN · 04-28

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How bad is the air quality in Minnesota?

Across the country, more than 152 million Americans — or 45% — are living with unhealthy levels of air pollution.

Minnesota · 04-29

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HCMC closure: Lawmakers weigh sales tax hike, state funding to save hospital

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Time is running out for lawmakers and hospital leaders trying to keep HCMC open as the hospital’s financial crisis deepens. HCMC has operated at a loss for eight of the past 10 years, mainly due to unpaid medical bills. Even a small increase in uncompensated care — just 2% from 2020 to 2024 — meant $60 million more in losses, pushing the total above $100 million each year.

Hennepin County, MN · 04-28
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Cancer survivor pleads for lawmakers to save Hennepin Healthcare

There is bipartisan support​ to help save the hospital, but the state Senate is proposing less money than the House. One former patient has something to say to those lawmakers.

Minnesota · 04-28

CBS News

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Former patient is urging lawmakers to save Hennepin Healthcare

Hennepin County, MN · 04-28

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Report: 7 Minnesota safety net hospitals at risk of closure due to Medicaid cuts

Multiple safety-net hospitals across Minnesota are at risk of closing or reducing services due to impending federal Medicaid cuts. That’s according to a new report released by Public Citizen, a nonprofit progressive advocacy group founded by former presidential candidate and attorney Ralph Nader. Safety net hospitals provide healthcare to...

Minnesota · 04-23

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Protesters Rally Against Mining Ban Lift

St Paul, MN · 04-27

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Minnesota lawmakers one step closer to voting on a bill to fund Hennepin County Medical Center

The proposal to help save Hennepin County Medical Center is part of a larger Health and Human services bill that passed its last committee hurdle in the Senate on Thursday. It's now expected to hit the floor next week. Part of the bill includes giving HCMC $50 million this year and $100 million next year.

Hennepin County, MN · 04-24

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New Mental Health Center in Golden Valley Aims To Reduce Wait Times

A new mental health provider has officially launched in the Twin Cities west metro, bringing a unique model of “intermediate care” to Minnesotans facing acute mental health crises. Compass Health Center celebrated its grand opening in Golden Valley, marking the organization’s first foray into the Minnesota market.

Golden Valley, MN · 04-24

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Twin Cities Flunks Clean-Air Test, Lands Among Nation’s Sootiest Metros

The Twin Cities just flunked a major national air quality test, and kids are on the front line. The American Lung Association's new State of the Air report hands the metro an “F” for short-term particle pollution and ranks it 39th worst in the country for daily spikes in soot. That failing grade means hundreds of thousands of Minnesota children face a higher risk on poor-air days.

Minnesota · 04-23

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Unfounded fraud concerns are putting an effective mental health program at risk

Members of Vail Communities’ Hopkins Clubhouse pose for a photo as they wait to greet visitors at the reception desk. (Photo courtesy of Vail Communities) Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared in 2023 that our newest epidemic is loneliness and isolation. While COVID-19 certainly impacted us, it’s not the only factor, and he recognized this as an issue prior to COVID.

Minnesota · 04-24

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HCMC funding bill moves to a full Senate vote

Minnesota lawmakers are one step closer to voting on a bill that would help fund the Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC). Hospital leaders have said it could close this year if it doesn't get state help. The proposal is part of a larger Health and Human Services bill that passed...

Hennepin County, MN · 04-23

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Report: 7 Minnesota safety net hospitals at risk of closure due to Medicaid cuts

Safety-net hospitals provide healthcare to anyone and everyone, regardless of insurance, immigration status, or their ability to pay.

Minnesota · 04-23

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Minnesota air quality: Twin Cities gets ‘F’ rating, ranks 39th most polluted

(FOX 9) - A new report from the American Lung Association says air pollution remains a serious health threat for children and families in the Twin Cities. The 27th annual "State of the Air" report from the American Lung Association gave the Twin Cities an ‘F’ grade for short-term particle pollution, ranking the area 39th worst in the U.S.

Minnesota · 04-23

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Minnesota lawmakers have yet to strike deal on how to save HCMC

Hennepin Healthcare’s Hennepin County Medical Center, Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. (Photo by Nicole Neri/Minnesota Reformer) With the Minnesota Legislature in its final few weeks, Republican and Democratic lawmakers have yet to strike a deal on how to assist the ailing Hennepin County Medical Center, but they are in agreement that they need to act.

Minnesota · 04-22

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i-Implant Dentistry Is Transforming Full Mouth Restoration in Minnesota – One Same-Day Smile at a Time

ROSEVILLE, MN - April 20, 2026 - For patients living with missing or failing teeth, a complete smile transformation has long felt out of reach — requiring months of appointments and lengthy recovery. i-Implant Dentistry is changing that. With locations in Roseville and Sartell, MN, i-Implant Dentistry offers same-day...

Roseville, MN · 04-21

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HCMC placed on Red Alert as nurses warn of impending closure

MINNEAPOLIS — National Nurses United, the nation's largest union of registered nurses, placed Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) on a Red Alert on Tuesday. HCMC leaders have warned the hospital could start to close in June due to financial reasons, including rising Medicare costs. Minnesota legislators are considering multiple proposals for a long-term, stable funding solution, but they're on a tight deadline, as the legislative session ends in a month.

Minneapolis, MN · 04-21

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Air and water disparities, and the fight to shut down HERC

Zero Burn Coalition hunger strikers and North Loop residents are amplifying community testimonies about the daily health and quality of life impacts of living near the HERC trash incinerator, from airport-level noise to respiratory illness, mold growth and toxic emissions linked to asthma, heart disease and cancer. A North Loop...

Minneapolis, MN · 04-22

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Twin Cities Nursing Home Workers Launch Three-Day Strike

More than 300 nursing home workers across the Twin Cities walked off the job Tuesday, opening a three-day unfair-labor-practice strike at five metro facilities. The workers and their union say they are turning up the heat to win raises, better benefits, and safer staffing ratios that they argue are critical to protecting residents and stabilizing an industry they describe as chronically understaffed.

Twin Cities Metro, MN · 04-21