The Minnesota Department of Human Services has launched a new fact-check webpage to combat misinformation about Medicaid fraud. Officials say false claims can undermine public trust and threaten access to care for vulnerable residents. Medicaid, also known as Medical Assistance, provides health coverage to more than 1.2 million Minnesotans. The new fact-check page is available through the state’s Medicaid program integrity website at mn.gov/dhs.
Warroad Riverplace has several concerts coming up over the next couple months hosted by the Northern Lights Concert Association and is set to host their second concert series at Warroad Riverplace, coming up Thursday February 19th at 7:30pm.
Headlining the show next week is acclaimed vocal duo Aria Nouveau.
Mitchell Johnson, President of the Northern Lights Concert Association, told us the concert series at Warroad Riverplace will continue to grow.
Johnson also told us how they find their artists and performers to headline shows.
Tickets are required for the concert, and those are $45 for the entire season, including upcoming shows The She Gees and The Suits.
Before the concert, you can enjoy a free artist reception from 5 to 7pm. No tickets required to attend the artist reception before the concert begins.
Enjoy light refreshments, meet artist Nikki Besser, and experience her large-scale paper quilling artwork.You can get tickets on northernlightsconcerts.com and check out the event at warroadriverplace.org.
Local award-winning tattoo artist and Golden Dragon Tattoo Shop owner Somsak “Noy” Bounvongxay was detained by ICE officers Monday, Feb. 9 at his Fargo business. Bounvongxay was brought to the United States by his parents as a child, and later built a home and family in Warroad, where he remains closely connected to the community.
He now faces deportation to Laos while his legal status remains pending. His family says they filed a spousal petition five years ago that is still under review. Known for his charity tattoo drives and community involvement, supporters describe him as generous and deeply committed to both his craft and community. Bounvongxay’s detainment has sparked an outpouring of support, and his family has launched a GoFundMe to help cover legal, medical and living expenses.
The U.S. Senate is expected to vote on legislation this week that would lift the ban on copper mining in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. It’s already passed the House. Save the Boundary Waters Executive Director Ingrid Lyons says copper mining would be toxic and destroy the habitat and wildlife of the Boundary Waters.
Lyons says if it passes, things could move quickly.
The Senate only needs a simple majority to pass the legislation. Republican Congressman Pete Stauber is pushing for mining saying it would provide jobs and an economic boost to northern Minnesota. Lyons says if it happens, the impact on the Boundary Waters will be devastating.