Minnesota Now

Minnesota Now: March 11, 2026


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Gov. Tim Walz has a new plan to remake the way Minnesota provides Medicaid services, in an effort to combat fraud. Part of the plan includes changing the role counties play. We talk to a county administrator and a social service provider about what the proposed changes could mean.


The use of psychedelics for treating addiction and severe mental illness is one step closer to becoming legal in Minnesota. We learn about the legislation.


Plus, we look into why ACL injuries are becoming more common for high school athletes, especially in girls’ sports.


Hopefully, you didn't put your shovels away for the season. Paul Huttner has a look at how much snow may be on the way.


And we meet an entrepreneur who created a sensory-friendly hijab.


The Minnesota Music Minute was “Trouble” by Turn Turn Turn and “Hope” by Grant Glad was the Song of the Day.


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