Minnesota Council on Disability marks 50 years of advocacy, service in 2023
Light 50 candles and sing “Happy Birthday” to the Minnesota Council on Disability (MCD). The council is celebrating its founding […]
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Deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing Minnesotans honored at rally day
Hundreds of Minnesotans who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, and their family and friends gathered for their annual rally […]
Hancock-Allen is new leader in MDH’s infectious disease division
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has hired Jessica Hancock-Allen as the new director of the Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and […]
Several appointed to boards, commissions, and committees
Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan have announce appointees to several state boards, commissions and committees that serve […]
Help find discrimination; be a housing tester
On April 11, 1968, housing discrimination was banned by law. But 55 years later, it still happens. Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid […]
Radio Talking Book – May 2023
Readers are needed Volunteer readers are needed at Minnesota’s Radio Talking Book, to record books and periodicals for broadcast. Please […]
Enjoy! May 2023
Apply for 2023-2024 Partners in Policymaking The free advocacy training course, Partners in Policymaking, is taking applications from Minnesotans with […]
Opportunities – May 2023
New home Central office move The Arc Minnesota has moved to the Griggs Midway Building at University and Fairview Avenue […]
Anderson remembered for love of sailing, the outdoors
Lifelong Northland resident Scott “Scottie” Anderson is remembered as someone who enjoyed the outdoors, and was eager to share his love […]
‘Gold plated faucets in $15,000 bathroom’ – fundraiser focused on opulence (History Note)
Our search for topics for the History Note is often an entertaining trip back in time. It’s often cause to […]
Judy Heumann leaves us with a lasting legacy of leadership, activism
by Taryn M. Williams It is often said that true leaders don’t build followers, they build more leaders. If this […]
Parents sue over suicide
Parents of a former Rosemount High School graduate who died by suicide are taking legal action against the Florida university […]
Blazing Cats and Warriors are 2023 adapted hockey champions
The 2023 Minnesota State High School League’s adapted floor hockey state championship games may have had spectators wondering if they had […]
Tura takes MDH post
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has announced the appointment of Dr. Robsan (Halkeno) Tura as the new assistant commissioner for […]
Lee named to Opportunity Partners board
Jack Lee has joined the board of directors for Opportunity Partners, a Twin Cities disability services nonprofit. Lee serves as […]
