Minnesotans with disabilities and many of the services they rely faced an uncertain future when state government shut down July 1. While some key state agencies and functions continued, others…
Day: July 8, 2011
Lakin leaves a legacy of service to Minnesota
Minnesota’s loss is the nation’s gain as the highly respected Charlie Lakin leaves the University of Minnesota’s Institute on Community Integration. After more than three decades at the U of…
Use of restraints at state facility prohibited
Families whose developmentally disabled loved ones were restrained at the Minnesota Extended Treatment Options (METO) facility will share in a $3 million settlement. U.S. District Court Judge Donovan Frank signed…
Dr. Arthur Gillette: a pioneer in children’s care
Although it serves a small proportion of the population, Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare of St. Paul has an interesting history. It is unique in that its mission is to serve…
Editor's Column - July 2011
I hope by the time you read this the state government shutdown is over. As I’m writing this, though, I’m afraid that it won’t be settled. I don’t think the…