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Day: July 1, 2022
Limiting work options for people with disabilities raises equity issues
by Linda Moore Be quiet, go along and trust us because we know better. This is the attitude behind a steady push to take away work options from people with…
Hanging out with the bears
by Holly Anderson Isn’t it the best season of the year? There are so many flowers, birds and green plants. That natural Vitamin D almost makes me giddy. In a…
New disabilities bring new challenges, as well as learning experiences
by Tim Benjamin Where have you been, Tim? I’ve been out and about, you could say, for the past year. I had a minor surgical procedure last July that turned…
Minnesota prep athletes win state titles in updated softball, track and field
The Minnesota State High School League’s adapted prep sports program has closed the book on the 2021-2022 academic year. Adapted softball and track and field events wound up the academic…
Appointees to state groups are set
Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan have announced appointments to state groups including the Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports, Governor’s Council on an Age-Friendly…