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 […]
April 2023
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 […]
Consider rights of the disabled before allowing assisted suicide
Assisted suicide is one of the most contentious issues for Minnesotans with disabilities and their loved ones. We’ve had many emotional […]
‘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 […]
Guardianship fight indicates Minnesotans face a human rights crisis
With respect to news coverage of a Minnesota woman’s fight to overturn a guardianship and leave a hospital, we are […]
Deaf Minnesotans seek improved access to education and entertainment
by Sonny Wasilowski In recent years, there has been a growing movement to improve the lives of deaf, deafblind and […]
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 […]
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 […]
