Disability and human rights are first big rally’s focus

“Disability rights are human rights” was a key theme for the 2020 Disability Advocacy Day at the Capitol February 25. […]

State surplus, bill deadlines loom over session

A state surplus and upcoming committee deadlines are on tap at the capitol, as the Minnesota Legislature rolls into March. […]

To settle a federal lawsuit over American Sign Language (ASL) accommodations, the St. Paul City Council approved a $95,000 payout […]

The outbreak of COVID-19 or Coronavirus means it’s a time for precautions and not panic. When an outbreak of any […]

The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota is suing Secretary of State Steve Simon, alleging state voting laws illegally discriminate […]

Carver County is now offering signs that deputies say will help first responders as they respond to the home of […]

Can Do Canines not only graduated 23 certified assistance dog teams last month, the nonprofit also has brought together 700 […]

As Access Press managing editor, I’ve reviewed many of your letters and commentaries over the years. Now I get to […]

The recent death of special education and charter school pioneer Bob DeBoer brings back memories of when far fewer educational […]

As I begin this new column and a new way of engaging with Access Press readers, it’s exciting to think […]

A lengthy legal dispute over use of restraints at two state facilities continues. In February U.S. District Court Judge Donovan […]

There are things Amanda Rueter is quite certain of. She is certain that her five children light up her days […]

Minnesotans face threats to the health care they receive through Medicaid because of changes to the harmful “public charge” rule, […]

Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan have announced appointments to the Governor’s Council on an Age-Friendly Minnesota. The […]

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has revoked the license of an Inver Grove Heights-based service provider after determining […]