Healthcare Focus Minnesota

AGP Executive Report

Last update: 9 hours ago

Measles Alert: Six unvaccinated people have confirmed measles in a connected Fillmore County outbreak, and officials warn cases may grow. A separate case in Todd County has prompted another vaccination warning. Insurance Costs: Proposed 2027 rate hikes could reach 21.1% for individual plans and 21.4% for small-business coverage, affecting nearly 387,000 Minnesotans. Final rates are expected Oct. 15. Hospital Consolidation: Lawmakers are raising concerns as Essentia Health and HealthPartners move toward a major affiliation, with patient protections and the effects on competition in focus. Medicaid Funding: Minnesota is challenging a potential $550 million federal funding freeze tied to fraud concerns, while seeking more transparency about the federal review.

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Oct. 6, 2026

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Minnesota man sentenced to over 8 years for attempting sex with a minor in Wisconsin

The Sconi - Wisconsin |

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The Sconi - Wisconsin

Right-wing

Caution	Pseudo-journalism: Pink-slime
Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2020
Website	https://thesconi.com/
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Wisconsin,
Owner Country	United States

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3 hours ago

Trump’s Medicaid cuts strip health coverage from some legal immigrants—including refugees and victims of human trafficking

Fortune |

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Fortune

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Owned By	Chatchaval Jiaravanon through Fortune Media Group Holdings Ltd
Year Founded	1929
Website	https://fortune.com/
Domain Registration Year	1994
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
Owner Country	Thailand

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7 hours ago

Minnesota United kicks off its fourth Native American Heritage Night

Minnesota Public Radio News |

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MPR News - Minnesota

Public Broadcaster

Owned By	American Public Media Group (Non-profit); National Public Radio (NPR) Network affiliate
Year Founded	1967
Website	https://www.mprnews.org/
Domain Registration Year	2007
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Minnesota, Saint Paul
Owner Country	United States

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8 hours ago

Minnesota gubernatorial race TV ads go through the Truth Test

WDIO - Minnesota |

Owner: Stanley S. Hubbard info about owner

WDIO - Minnesota

Neutral

Owned By	Stanley S. Hubbard through Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc.
Year Founded	1966
Website	www.wdio.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Minnesota, Duluth
Owner Country	United States

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9 hours ago

Minnesota health insurance premiums could jump as much as 21% in 2027

The Cool Down - Oregon |

Owner: Dave Finocchio & Anna Robertson info about owner

The Cool Down - Oregon

Center-left

Owned By	Dave Finocchio & Anna Robertson
Year Founded	2022
Website	www.thecooldown.com
Domain Registration Year	2020
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Oregon, Bend
Owner Country	United States

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7 hours ago

About South County: Kudos to South County Health for a bold move to secure its future

Independent - Rhode Island |

Owner: Madison Venture Corp & David Radler info about owner

Independent - Rhode Island

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Owned By	Madison Venture Corp through Glacier Media (59%) & David Radler (41%) through Alta Newspaper Group through RISN Operations Inc. through Independent Newspapers
Year Founded	1997
Website	https://www.independentri.com/
Domain Registration Year	2012
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Rhode Island, Wakefield
Owner Country	Canada

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7 hours ago

Indigenous fire practice returns to Minnesota Point

Minnesota Public Radio News |

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MPR News - Minnesota

Public Broadcaster

Owned By	American Public Media Group (Non-profit); National Public Radio (NPR) Network affiliate
Year Founded	1967
Website	https://www.mprnews.org/
Domain Registration Year	2007
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Minnesota, Saint Paul
Owner Country	United States

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Trump’s Medicaid cuts strip refugees and other legal immigrants of their health coverage

WBAL - Maryland |

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WBAL - Maryland

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Owned By	Hearst Family through Hearst Communications
Year Founded	1925
Website	www.wbal.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Maryland, Baltimore
Owner Country	United States

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