Hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans could see health insurance costs rise in 2026 because of federal policy changes and rising costs. The Minnesota Department of Commerce is citing proposals from ...

The Minnesota Department of Commerce on Wednesday announced the anticipated increase in health insurance rates for 2026 — a driving factor in the federal government shutdown that began at midnight.

Health insurance premiums for Minnesota's individual market will rise by an average of 22% in 2026. Small business group plans will also see an average rate increase of 14%. The expiration of this tax ...

Esme Murphy, a reporter and Sunday morning anchor for WCCO-TV, has been a member of the WCCO-TV staff since December 1990. She is also a weekend talk show host on WCCO Radio. Born and raised in New ...