Grab some napkins and try the 2023 Minnesota State Fair new foods
Many people visit the Minnesota State Fair with a new foods list in hand. Or they seek out old favorites. […]
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Rosenfield made an impact for disabled Minnesotans
The death of Barnett “Bud” Rosenfield is being felt all across Minnesota. Rosenfield, Minnesota’s Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities, […]
Huppert will Highlight Access Press Celebration
by Access Press staff and Board Award-winning broadcast journalist Boyd Huppert will emcee the November 3 Access Press Award Celebration/Fundraiser […]
Lengthy case based on living choices settled
A settlement in a lengthy federal court case centered on living choices won approval June 15. While intervenors didn’t get […]
Police violated civil rights
People with behavioral health disabilities are among whom the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) and City of Minneapolis discriminated against. An 89-page […]
Objections to settlement are heard in federal court
by Jane McClure A decision is expected soon on a federal lawsuit centered on living choices and the promises of […]
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New technology could expand transit access for blind, low-vision customers
Sheila Enerson stepped out of her home, boarded a Route 17 bus, transferred to the METRO Green Line at Nicollet […]
2023 session provided transformational changes
Minnesotans with disabilities had plenty to celebrate when the 2023 Minnesota Legislature gaveled to a close May 22. A wide […]
2023 Disability Services Day highlighted waivers, wages
Minnesota’s historic state surplus has renewed calls for legislators and Gov. Tim Walz to invest the state’s care system for […]
Hearing to outline proposed life choices settlement
by Jane McClure A federal class action lawsuit involving Minnesotans with disabilities who live or have lived in corporate adult foster […]
All eyes are on the May 22 session end date
May 22 is the final day of the 2023 Minnesota Legislature’s regular session. The push is on to reach agreement […]
Mental health system changes are championed
Building Minnesota’s mental health system requires work on several fronts, and addressing needs of many different groups. Children’s mental health, employment […]
Targets to launch the numbers game
A potential spending outline that would use up most if not all of the state’s record surplus is on the […]
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 […]
Advocates make a strong return for 2023 legislative rally days
And we’re back! Minnesotans with disabilities and their allies have enjoyed a return to the halls of state government during the […]
