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Medicaid Access: Federal changes effective Oct. 1 have removed coverage from some legal immigrants, including refugees and trafficking survivors; broader cuts are projected to leave 7.5 million people uninsured, raising fears of delayed care and added strain on emergency rooms. Minnesota Costs and Outbreaks: Health insurance premiums in Minnesota could rise as much as 21% in 2027. Six measles cases have been confirmed in southeastern Minnesota, with cases doubling in one county. Health System Changes: Essentia Health and HealthPartners announced a major regional affiliation as Minnesota lawmakers push for stronger patient protections amid growing health care consolidation. Mental Health: A new Northland survey points to rising mental health needs.

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Oct. 6, 2026

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Knicks champion Karl-Anthony Towns opens up about grief for World Mental Health Day

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Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
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Trump's Medicaid cuts strip refugees, other legal immigrants of their health coverage

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WISC-TV Channel 3000 - Wisconsin

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Owned By	Brian R. Burns & Kate Murphy Doty through Morgan Murphy Media
Year Founded	1956
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Domain Registration Year	1996
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Publication Location	United States, Wisconsin, Madison
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Millions could lose health insurance in sweeping Medicaid overhaul

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WISH 8 - Indiana

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Owned By	DuJuan McCoy through Circle City Broadcasting
Year Founded	1954
Website	wishtv.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Indiana, Indianapolis
Owner Country	United States

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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

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

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Year Founded	1929
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Domain Registration Year	1994
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
Owner Country	Thailand

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Minnesota United kicks off its fourth Native American Heritage Night

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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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Minnesota gubernatorial race TV ads go through the Truth Test

WDIO - Minnesota |

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WDIO - Minnesota

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

The Cool Down - Oregon |

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The Cool Down - Oregon

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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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