Minnesota Now: Feb. 26, 2026

The federal government is withholding a quarter billion dollars in Medicaid funding to Minnesota — and said the state has 60 days to address fraud before that money returns. One mental health leader shared what the pause will mean for his work.

There is a push for Governor Tim Walz to enact an eviction moratorium before March rent is due to ease the impacts from the ICE surge. We looked at what would be required for the governor to make that decision.

Plus, some people are getting released from ICE custody without crucial documents. We heard one man's story.

Plus, writers gathered to reflect and celebrate Ramadan at an event organized by Mizna, a group that promotes the work of Arab and Southwest Asian and North African artists.

And a doctor who trained in Minnesota skied in the Olympics for Mexico. She shared more about her journey.