The advent of vaccines for COVID-19 brings some measure of relief for Minnesotans with disabilities. But it could be months before everyone who needs a vaccine gets one, so people…
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Restrictions are added for COVID-19
Minnesotans are going into what could be a very hard winter, with COVID-19 numbers soaring upward. The state’s death toll has passed 3,600. Hospitals are overwhelmed, admitting more than 200…
Sanford steps back from statement
Top Sanford Health executives have disavowed an email sent by the health system’s president and CEO regarding masking and COVID-19. They also apologized to the organization’s employees. Sanford Health President…
Mandatory wellness help for police
St. Paul Police Chief Todd Axtell has told his officers they would each have a mandatory wellness consultation next year. With the coronavirus pandemic and the unrest that followed the…
More hours, interim pay hike approved for state's PCAs
Finally. Long-awaited help for the personal care attendant (PCA) program was a highlight of the Minnesota Legislature’s October special session. The bonding bill Gov. Tim Walz signed into law October…
Despite pandemic, direct support professionals continue to persevere
In the midst of the virus-centered environment which we all call home, I wanted to mention a bright spot that sometimes goes unnoticed in our communities. I’m referring to people…