Settlement Improves Rideshare Access for Those with Disabilities
Imagine relying on a ride to get to a crucial appointment, only to have it canceled because of your service dog. That’s the reality some faced here in Minnesota.
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Minnesota Moves to Limit Medicaid Fraud With Provider Freeze
An implementation date for the enrollment freeze has not been announced.
Minnesota’s Dept. Of Human Services Commissioner Is Stepping Down
Harpstead stepping down as Commissioner of MN Department of Human Services
First Covid Death Reported At MN Sex Offender Treatment Facility
State officials are reporting the first COVID-related death at the Minnesota Sex Offender Program in Moose Lake.
A New Department of Human Services Commissioner Named
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz made his appointment as the new Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Human Services today.
Two Top Leaders at Human Services Rescind Resignations
Two top leaders at the Minnesota Department of Human Services have rescinded their resignations after Commissioner Tony Lourey's abrupt departure.
Rochester Facility Neglects Resident's Dental Issue For 3 Years
A facility that offers residential services for people with disabilities in southeast Minnesota has been cited by the state for neglect of a vulnerable adult.
State Won’t Appeal Sex Offender’s Release in Landmark Case
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The first person is set to be released from Minnesota's sex offender program without conditions after the state's Human Services commissioner reversed her position on his discharge.
Court Orders Release of Minnesota Sex Offender
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota Supreme Court appeals panel has ordered the first full and unconditional release from the state's sex offender treatment program.
State Finds Treatment Facility For Waseca Teenager
WASECA, Minn. (AP) — A 19-year-old accused of plotting an attack at a southern Minnesota high school will be placed in a state-operated facility after he's released from jail.
Governor Fills Key Cabinet Post
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The new head of Minnesota's largest state agency is an adviser to Gov. Mark Dayton.
Minnesota Cracking Down on Child Care Subsidy Fraud
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Officials say more than a dozen investigations are underway in Minnesota into the state-funded child care subsidy program for low-income families.