Health department: 'Steep rise' in uninsured Minnesotans
By Elizabeth Dunbar
Published on March 11, 2026.
The Minnesota Department of Health has reported a significant increase in the number of uninsured Minnesotans, with an estimated 116,000 people without health insurance. This comes despite the state performing better than the national average. The department is concerned that this is a significant issue for state residents. Other notable stories include a report on a camp near the Whipple Federal Building that will be closing by midweek and a news report about a potential auction for Minnesota State Fair memorabilia. The state's IT systems are also in need of an upgrade, which some argue are ripe for fraudsters. Meanwhile, MPR News has been reporting on MPR's in-depth reporting on Minnesota’s Indigenous communities and a new music team at KAXE/KBXE.
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