Minnesota Now

Minnesota Now: July 24, 2025


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Minnesota-based UnitedHealth is under investigation by the Department of Justice for its Medicare billing practices. It’s just the latest in a string of setbacks the powerful insurer has faced recently. We learn more from a Wall Street Journal reporter.


Housing in the Twin Cities is pricier than ever. We hear how first-time buyers can cope.


And young people are losing confidence in their future social security benefits. We break down why.


Plus, summer is the time to swim. But for adults who didn’t learn during childhood, developing water skills can be daunting. We have tips on trying it out.


And we hear the story of how early miners on the Iron Range contributed to a bedrock of U-S transportation.


Today’s Minnesota Music Minute was “You Are There” by Connie Evingson. The Song of the Day was “Light Switch” by Fall Risk.

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