Study spaces changes made Minnesota State University (MSU) Mankato will relocate and add study pods, responding to an investigation into accessibility concerns for people with mobility disabilities. A complaint filed…
Category: Regional News in Review
Regional News - April 2022
Health impacts of air pollution disproportionately impact community Two new brief reports released by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) find that air pollution…
State announces COVID-19 changes
Changes in testing and resources are coming in the fight against COVID-19. Testing sites are closing or making changes in the types of tests offered. More free at-home tests are…
Regional News - March 2022
Behavioral health hours expanded City of Minneapolis Behavioral Crisis Response (BCR) teams are now operating 24 hours a day, Monday through Friday. The teams are part of a pilot project…
Regional News - February 2022
Driver shortage causes delays A shortage of drivers for Metro Mobility buses creates challenges for many people with disabilities, as the COVID-19 pandemic and hiring challenges reduce the number of…
Regional News - January 2022
Access issues raised at university Hamline University students with disabilities are raising concerns about access issues on the St. Paul campus, claiming institutional ableism, barriers and inaccessibility. One student told…