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Pediatric Kidney Care: Minnesota-based Nuwellis has asked the FDA to expand use of its Aquadex system to children weighing 5 kilograms and above, down from the current 20-kilogram limit. Local Health Care: Stellis Health is marking 75 years as it prepares for a proposed affiliation with CentraCare, targeted for January 2027 pending approval. Medicaid Oversight: The Minnesota Court of Appeals reinstated six guilty verdicts against a health agency owner over more than $7.2 million in fraudulent billing for home- and community-based services. Infectious Disease: Minnesota has reported 80 measles cases, its highest total since 1990, with unvaccinated children driving the surge. Overdose Trends: Opioid deaths have fallen for a third straight year, though deaths from all drug overdoses rose 3%. Hospital Care: Mayo Clinic ranked No. 1 in five specialties in Newsweek’s 2026–27 hospital rankings.

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Nov. 1, 2026

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75 years of care: Stellis Health reflects on its past, prepares for its future

Monticello Times - Minnesota |

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Monticello Times - Minnesota

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Owned By	Mark Adams through Adams MultiMedia
Year Founded	1919
Website	https://www.hometownsource.com/monticello_times/
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Minnesota, Coon Rapids
Owner Country	United States

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Seifert Wins Minnesota Senate District 15 Seat, Plans to Focus on Rural Priorities

Marshall Radio - Minnesota |

Owner: Linder Family info about owner

Marshall Radio - Minnesota

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Owned By	Linder Family through Sub Arctic Media LLC
Year Founded	1946
Website	marshallradio.net
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Minnesota, Marshall
Owner Country	United States

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Online applications open for Minnesota’s 2027 Hemp Program

740 The Fan - North Dakota |

Owner: Wright Family info about owner

740 The Fan - North Dakota

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Owned By	Wright Family through Midwest Communications Inc
Year Founded	2006
Website	740thefan.com
Domain Registration Year	2007
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, North Dakota, Fargo
Owner Country	United States

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Pine River-Backus School Board discusses new health insurance option

Pine and Lakes Echo Journal - Minnesota |

Owner: Marcil-Black Family info about owner

Pine and Lakes Echo Journal - Minnesota

Neutral

Owned By	Marcil-Black Family through Forum Communications Company
Year Founded	2013
Website	www.pineandlakes.com
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Minnesota, Brainerd
Owner Country	United States

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Legalizing Weed Created A Health Disaster That’s Only Going To Get Worse

The Federalist |

Owner: Ben Domenech & Sean Davis info about owner

The Federalist

Right-wing

Owned By	Ben Domenech & Sean Davis through FDRLST Media, LLC,
Year Founded	2013
Website	https://thefederalist.com/
Domain Registration Year	2012
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, District of Columbia, Washington, DC
Owner Country	United States

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Hill's Pet Nutrition's 'World of the Small Dog' Report Reveals New, Emerging Scientific Standards For Small Dogs

Bastille Post |

Owner: Lo Wing Hung info about owner

Bastille Post Global

Pro-Government

Owned By	Lo Wing Hung
Year Founded	2013
Website	www.bastillepost.com/global
Domain Registration Year	2013
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Hong Kong, Hong Kong City
Owner Country	Hong Kong

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF JACKSON COUNTY, MINNESOTA

Lakefield Standard - Minnesota |

Owner: Justin R. Lessman info about owner

Lakefield Standard - Minnesota

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Owned By	Justin R. Lessman through Livewire Printing Co.
Year Founded	1886
Website	www.lakefieldstandard.com
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Minnesota, Lakefield
Owner Country	United States

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6 hours ago

Minnesota Appeals Court Reinstates $7.2 Million Medicaid Fraud Verdicts Against Agency Owner Who Ran Business From a Mailbox

Medical Daily |

Owner: David Jang info about owner

Medical Daily

Indeterminate

Owned By	David Jang through IBT Media
Year Founded	2010
Website	www.medicaldaily.com
Domain Registration Year	2004
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
Owner Country	United States

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