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 […]
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Learn about ‘long COVID’ and be aware of many available resources
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is extending its long COVID work in 2023 with the aim to increase knowledge, […]
Vacancies continue to be high for personal, health care posts
While the labor market remains strong in Minnesota, a new state report shows the situation got better for employers at […]
Guardianship case coming to close
A case closely watched by disability advocates appears to be coming to a close. A judge has vacated a court-ordered […]
Students practice mental health response
“I need to get that B average; otherwise, I’m going to lose my scholarships, I’m going to lose my place […]
Delayed assessments are concerning
Delayed assessments of autism in children remain a problem, particularly in Minnesota, that worsened in the first year of the […]
Leaders dismissed at veterans’ home
Caregivers at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Hastings say a long-standing culture of workplace harassment, retaliation and bullying has led to […]
Grant program’s focus is opioids
As opioids continue to devastate people and families across Minnesota, a new set of state grants focuses on communities bearing the […]
Training to understand disabilities
An interaction between an Olmsted County detention deputy and a detainee was not going well. But this wasn’t a case […]
Minnesota champions of disability rights remembered
Minnesotans with disabilities and their allies mourn the loss of two champions in the halls of government. David Durenberger played a […]
Celebrating 70 years of innovation at Minnesota’s own MRCI
MRCI is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Mankato. Our mission is to create innovative and genuine opportunities for people with disabilities […]
Prescription drugs scrutinized
More than three million Minnesotans – seven out of 10 adults in the state – used one or more prescription […]
Ex-staffer accused of assault
A woman with developmental and mental disabilities was sexually assaulted last year by a male staff member of an assisted-living […]
Transportation changes eyed
Communities around Minnesota are eyeing transportation changes, including changes focused on accessibility. Ramsey County is developing a long-range plan that […]
