 Minnesota residents who buy health insurance on the individual market have until Wednesday to enroll in the state-run health care exchange if they want to be covered by January 1st. Minsher will have extended hours at its call center and 24-hour online availability as the deadline approaches. Residents have until January 14th to pick a plan, but then coverage wouldn't start until February 1st. Minsher officials believe the program will see about a five percent increase in customers this year. The program had about 17,000 new customers who had signed up as of last week. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland news, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.