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UnitedHealthcare dropping some Medicare Advantage plans, impacting 600,000

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UnitedHealthcare dropping some Medicare Advantage plans, impacting 600,000

Stock is down 5% in early trading as the Eden Prairie-based health care giant announces new earnings projections that fell short of expectations.

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UnitedHealth Group stock closes down 22%, erasing nearly $120B in market value

Ramstad: Under investigation, UnitedHealth lost half its value in 3 months. Time to buy shares?

UnitedHealth Group stock closes down 22%, erasing nearly $120B in market value

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Who is Joe Thompson, the federal prosecutor who says Minnesota ‘left the door wide open’ to fraud?

Joe Thompson, an Osseo native, looms large over state government programs, prosecuting hundreds of millions of dollars in fraud cases like Feeding Our Future.

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Vikings’ revamped pass rush gets after McCarthy on first day of padded practices

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Twins

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La Velle E. Neal III

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TV and Media

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Politics

Who is Joe Thompson, the federal prosecutor who says Minnesota ‘left the door wide open’ to fraud?

Politics

Who is Joe Thompson, the federal prosecutor who says Minnesota ‘left the door wide open’ to fraud?

Vikings

Vikings’ revamped pass rush gets after McCarthy on first day of padded practices

Vikings

Vikings’ revamped pass rush gets after McCarthy on first day of padded practices

Twins

Neal: It’s official … Twins will be sellers

La Velle E. Neal III

Twins

Neal: It’s official … Twins will be sellers

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Minneapolis’ Leslie Fhima gets frustrated on ‘Bachelor in Paradise’

TV and Media

Minneapolis’ Leslie Fhima gets frustrated on ‘Bachelor in Paradise’

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David Brom, who killed four members of his family with an ax in 1988, released from prison

Rochester

David Brom, who killed four members of his family with an ax in 1988, released from prison

A change in law has cut Brom’s original sentence short.

Outdoors

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Outdoors

‘I’m going to murder us all’: Isle Royale camper heard threats nearly two days before deaths reported

St. Cloud

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St. Cloud

Man who fled St. Cloud police and crashed, killing 2 in another car, has died

Rochester

David Brom, who killed four members of his family with an ax in 1988, released from prison

Rochester

David Brom, who killed four members of his family with an ax in 1988, released from prison

A change in law has cut Brom’s original sentence short.

Greater Minnesota

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Environment

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Greater Minnesota

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Opinion

Columnists

Brown: In Ely, a bustling arts scene salves conflict, unites community

Aaron Brown

Columnists

Brown: In Ely, a bustling arts scene salves conflict, unites community

Aaron Brown

Ely is a town most Minnesotans know for its conflicts. But its arts scene brings the community together.

Commentaries

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Commentaries

Opinion | As a late-night entertainer, Stephen Colbert abdicated

Readers Write

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Columnists

Brown: In Ely, a bustling arts scene salves conflict, unites community

Aaron Brown

Columnists

Brown: In Ely, a bustling arts scene salves conflict, unites community

Aaron Brown

Ely is a town most Minnesotans know for its conflicts. But its arts scene brings the community together.

Readers Write

Readers Write: Hortman assassination, starvation in Gaza, mascot criticisms

Commentaries

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Twins

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Food & Culture

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Minneapolis’ Leslie Fhima gets frustrated on ‘Bachelor in Paradise’

TV and Media

Minneapolis’ Leslie Fhima gets frustrated on ‘Bachelor in Paradise’

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Things To Do

Critics’ picks: The 11 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Counter Intelligence

Wrecktangle will usher in its Duluth era with grand opening pizza party

Counter Intelligence

Wrecktangle will usher in its Duluth era with grand opening pizza party

TV and Media

Minneapolis’ Leslie Fhima gets frustrated on ‘Bachelor in Paradise’

TV and Media

Minneapolis’ Leslie Fhima gets frustrated on ‘Bachelor in Paradise’

But she’s still in the mix after five episodes.

News & Politics

Minneapolis

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News & Politics

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Rochester

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Business

Health Care

12 Minnesota hospitals among nation’s best, as ranked by U.S. News & World report

Health Care

12 Minnesota hospitals among nation’s best, as ranked by U.S. News & World report

Nine of the hospitals are in the Twin Cities metro, an “outstanding picture” for residents, analyst says.

Health Care

UnitedHealthcare dropping some Medicare Advantage plans, impacting 600,000

Health Care

UnitedHealthcare dropping some Medicare Advantage plans, impacting 600,000

MN Fortune 500

Polaris records another loss as outdoor vehicle industry continues to struggle

MN Fortune 500

Polaris records another loss as outdoor vehicle industry continues to struggle

Health Care

12 Minnesota hospitals among nation’s best, as ranked by U.S. News & World report

Health Care

12 Minnesota hospitals among nation’s best, as ranked by U.S. News & World report

Nine of the hospitals are in the Twin Cities metro, an “outstanding picture” for residents, analyst says.

Outdoors

Outdoors

‘I’m going to murder us all’: Isle Royale camper heard threats nearly two days before deaths reported

An emergency call to authorities raises questions about the National Park Service response to two deaths on the Lake Superior island.

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Environment

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Outdoors

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Culture

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Hundreds of people strolled down Lagoon off of Hennepin Ave. to look at every kind of art during the 2008 Uptown Art Fair.

New City of Lakes Art Fair in Minneapolis extends art fair season into fall

Travel

Paul Bunyan and Babe statues in Bemidji. Photo by Simon Peter Groebner

Brooks: Minnesota works to woo back Canadian visitors

Navigating smoke from Canadian wildfires while traveling in northern Minnesota

On Colorado’s wild prairies, the rest of the world disappears

Health Care

12 Minnesota hospitals among nation’s best, as ranked by U.S. News & World report

UnitedHealthcare dropping some Medicare Advantage plans, impacting 600,000

Demonstrators carry cardboard caskets in front of the U.S. Capitol in protest of President Donald Trump's tax breaks and spending cuts package on June 30 in Washington, D.C.

UnitedHealthcare dropping some Medicare Advantage plans, impacting 600,000

UnitedHealthcare dropping some Medicare Advantage plans, impacting 600,000

In a reversal, UnitedHealth says it’s cooperating with DOJ investigation into Medicare practices

Ramstad: Under investigation, UnitedHealth lost half its value in 3 months. Time to buy shares?

UnitedHealth Group stock closes down 22%, erasing nearly $120B in market value

In a reversal, UnitedHealth says it’s cooperating with DOJ investigation into Medicare practices

Ramstad: Under investigation, UnitedHealth lost half its value in 3 months. Time to buy shares?

UnitedHealth Group stock closes down 22%, erasing nearly $120B in market value

Who is Joe Thompson, the federal prosecutor who says Minnesota ‘left the door wide open’ to fraud?

Who is Joe Thompson, the federal prosecutor who says Minnesota ‘left the door wide open’ to fraud?

Vikings’ revamped pass rush gets after McCarthy on first day of padded practices

Vikings’ revamped pass rush gets after McCarthy on first day of padded practices

Neal: It’s official … Twins will be sellers

Neal: It’s official … Twins will be sellers

Minneapolis’ Leslie Fhima gets frustrated on ‘Bachelor in Paradise’

Minneapolis’ Leslie Fhima gets frustrated on ‘Bachelor in Paradise’

12 Minnesota hospitals among nation’s best, as ranked by U.S. News and World report

Storms leave 81,000 without power statewide, cleanup underway

‘I’m going to murder us all’: Isle Royale camper heard threats nearly two days before deaths reported

Gunman who killed 4 at NYC building was targeting NFL offices but took wrong elevator, mayor says

‘Worst-case scenario of famine’ is happening in Gaza, food crisis experts say

Who is Joe Thompson, the federal prosecutor who says Minnesota ‘left the door wide open’ to fraud?

Who is Joe Thompson, the federal prosecutor who says Minnesota ‘left the door wide open’ to fraud?

Vikings’ revamped pass rush gets after McCarthy on first day of padded practices

Vikings’ revamped pass rush gets after McCarthy on first day of padded practices

Neal: It’s official … Twins will be sellers

Neal: It’s official … Twins will be sellers

Minneapolis’ Leslie Fhima gets frustrated on ‘Bachelor in Paradise’

Minneapolis’ Leslie Fhima gets frustrated on ‘Bachelor in Paradise’

The Latest

Union Pacific and Norfolk seek 1st transcontinental railroad through a massive merger

Officials ID man fatally shot in act of ‘brazen violence’ on Twin Cities street

Critics’ picks: The 11 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Wrecktangle will usher in its Duluth era with grand opening pizza party

Polaris records another loss as outdoor vehicle industry continues to struggle

New City of Lakes Art Fair in Minneapolis extends art fair season into fall

Review: A charming World War II series of books concludes with ‘Dear Miss Lake’

Shooter opens fire outside Reno casino, killing 3 and injuring several others

Israeli fire kills dozens in Gaza, officials say, as aid delivery remains chaotic after new measures

Souhan: WNBA benefits when teams like Lynx and Liberty have a rivalry

Trump says he ended friendship with Epstein because he 'stole people that worked for me'

Cullen Potter has unique hockey path to World Junior Summer Showcase

A teacher and a jingle writer might be your kid’s favorite band

Man who fled St. Cloud police and crashed, killing 2 in another car, has died

Delta pilot on flight from Twin Cities to San Francisco is arrested on child sex abuse counts

Gophers men’s hockey team gets commitment from Grand Rapids goalie Carter Casey

ICE wants to deport Wisconsin driver charged with being drunk, causing crash that killed 2 Minnesota teens

10-year-old boy fatally struck while riding bicycle in Becker

Deion Sanders says he had bladder cancer but will coach the Colorado Buffaloes this season

Hwy. 14 near Owatonna reopens after fatal crash involving semi

Greater Minnesota

David Brom, who killed four members of his family with an ax in 1988, released from prison

David Brom, who killed four members of his family with an ax in 1988, released from prison

‘I’m going to murder us all’: Isle Royale camper heard threats nearly two days before deaths reported

‘I’m going to murder us all’: Isle Royale camper heard threats nearly two days before deaths reported

Man who fled St. Cloud police and crashed, killing 2 in another car, has died

Man who fled St. Cloud police and crashed, killing 2 in another car, has died

David Brom, who killed four members of his family with an ax in 1988, released from prison

David Brom, who killed four members of his family with an ax in 1988, released from prison

Halal food shelf opens in Willmar to support growing Muslim community

Mankato fans cheer local pizzeria’s slice of fame as backdrop to Durry’s viral music video

To protect wild rice, Minnesota moves to cut off pollution from taconite basins

Tolkkinen: Rural radio stations are reeling from federal funding cuts

Opinion

Brown: In Ely, a bustling arts scene salves conflict, unites community

Brown: In Ely, a bustling arts scene salves conflict, unites community

Opinion | As a late-night entertainer, Stephen Colbert abdicated

Opinion | As a late-night entertainer, Stephen Colbert abdicated

Readers Write: Hortman assassination, starvation in Gaza, mascot criticisms

Opinion | How about a moral capitalism, instead of democratic socialism, for Minneapolis?

Brown: In Ely, a bustling arts scene salves conflict, unites community

Brown: In Ely, a bustling arts scene salves conflict, unites community

Readers Write: Hortman assassination, starvation in Gaza, mascot criticisms

Opinion | How about a moral capitalism, instead of democratic socialism, for Minneapolis?

Strib Voices

Neal: It’s official … Twins will be sellers

Brown: In Ely, a bustling arts scene salves conflict, unites community

Opinion | As a late-night entertainer, Stephen Colbert abdicated

Sports

Neal: It’s official … Twins will be sellers