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Minnesota's Department of Human Services disenrolled 60 percent of providers from 14 high risk Medicaid programs as part of an agreement with the federal government to combat fraud. But only 59 providers were flagged for additional review.

The Literary Arts Fund announced Thursday that the Loft Literary Center, Graywolf Press and the Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop are among 40 recipients that will share $7.7 million.

A person familiar with the situation says Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson has agreed to terms on a four-year, $110.5 million contract extension through 2030 with a $31 million signing bonus.

Dramatic footage from a truck-driving preacher's dashboard camera captured what appears to be a kidnapping attempt