The Minnesota Department of Human Services has announced the winners of its Circle of Excellence awards, which recognize organizations that have partnered with DHS and done an exemplary job of…
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Refugees who make a difference are honored
Ten people who came to Minnesota as refugees were honored this fall for making a difference in their communities. The fourth annual Outstanding Refugee Awards from the Minnesota Department of…
Roe named to new post
Independent Lifestyles, Inc., A Center for Independent Living (ILICIL) of Sauk Rapids is has announced the promotion of Whitney Roe to VR Coordinator. Roe, who joined the agency in 2016,…
Court oversight comes to end, but fight for better care has not
A lengthy legal battle, which has had many implications for Minnesotans with disabilities, officially comes to an end October 24. But in a September filing, U.S. District Court Judge Donovan…
DHS making major budget cuts
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is preparing to lay off staff and slash millions of dollars in spending on state-run programs that serve populations including elders and people…
Racially based biases alleged
People of color and Native Americans working at Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) contend they are sometimes targets of racial slurs and harassment, denied promotions and raises and are…