AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoElection Watch: Minnesota has set a midterm early-voting record, with 728,961 absentee ballots accepted—61% more than at the same point in 2022. Voting continues through Nov. 2, ahead of Election Day on Nov. 3. Fraud Investigations: Federal officials announced four defendants charged in alleged Medicaid fraud schemes involving more than $41 million, alongside 17 search warrants. The St. Cloud announcement comes as fraud takes center stage in campaigns; projected Minnesota election spending is nearing $194 million. Public Health: The state has confirmed 80 measles cases this year, its highest total since 1990; 57 are in Todd County, and most involve people not fully vaccinated. Opioid deaths fell for a third straight year, to 671 in 2025, though deaths from all drug overdoses rose 3%. On the Court: The Timberwolves beat the Clippers 127-101 for their first win without injured star Anthony Edwards, while Gophers volleyball rallied past UCLA in five sets.
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