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Pulling back the curtains on wage-theft enforcement in MN; Trump's latest attack is on RFK, Jr; NM LGBTQ+ equality group endorses 2024 'Rock Star' candidates; Michigan's youth justice reforms: Expanded diversion, no fees.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says rebuilding Baltimore's Key Bridge will be challenging and expensive. An Alabama Democrat flips a state legislature seat and former Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

MN: Disabilities

Minnesota is phasing in a host of election policy changes intended to make voting easier. Administrators also remind voters, especially older populations with physical limitations, that they still can take advantage of curbside voting. (Adobe Stock)
Voting-law changes benefit older Minnesotans

Minnesota's presidential primary is one month from today. As voters prepare to cast their ballot, administrators say new policies are in place in …

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One of the five self-driving vans now serving the northern Minnesota community of Grand Rapids. The vans are part of a program called
MN project part of autonomous vehicles movement for people with disabilities

By Tony Leys for KFF Health News.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the KFF Health News-Public News Service Co…

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources offers all-terrain track chairs at selected sites. The battery-powered chairs give visitors with mobility disabilities a chance to explore state park trails that cannot be accessed using a regular wheelchair. (Photo courtesy of DNR)
MN Expands Opportunities for 'Wheelchair Hiking' in State Parks

Spending time at state and national parks has often been linked with health benefits, but accessing sites has long been a barrier for those with …

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Federal labor analysts say across all age groups, persons with disabilities were much less likely to be employed than those with no disabilities. (Adobe Stock)
Policy Fix Sought to Keep Workers with Disabilities On the Job

Medicaid "Buy In" is considered a key health insurance tool for workers with disabilities. But according to a new report, the reach of these programs …

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In a recent survey, 69% of Minnesota nursing homes and 29% of assisted living locations placed limits on new admissions because of staffing shortages. (Adobe Stock)
MN LTC Workers: Hero Checks Help, But More Support Needed

Minnesota officials announced this week that frontline workers can likely start applying for hero checks sometime in June. As those plans take shape…

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Early childhood educators in Minnesota say in order for the state's economy to thrive, a robust and accessible childcare system is needed. (Adobe Stock)
Childcare Access Gets Renewed Push at MN Legislature

Minnesota's new legislative session is underway. Even in an off-budget year, spending will be a main focus, thanks to a projected $7 billion surplus…

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State education officials say the number of special education students in Minnesota gradually has increased over the years. The number now stands at roughly 150,000. (Adobe Stock)
Special-Ed Teachers Reach Students During Crisis, But Concerns Persist

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. -- Teachers across Minnesota, including special education teachers, are overcoming obstacles to carry out distance learning …

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A recent survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation says most older adults find prescription drug costs unreasonable. (Ladyheart/Morguefile)
Rising Drug Costs Force MN Seniors to Make Tough Choices

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The rising cost of prescription drugs continues to grab the attention of lawmakers and advocacy groups. AARP Minnesota says …

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The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health advocacy organization. The Minnesota chapter is 40 years old. (Chuck Taylor/Flickr)
MN Mental-Health Conference Offers Hope, Practical Advice

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Social workers, teachers, parents and family members from across the state will come together this weekend in a daylong effort to …

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Navigating traffic in automated cars could make life easier and greatly improve employment opportunities for Minnesotans with disabilities. (mn.gov)
Report: People with Disabilities Could Benefit from Self-Driving Cars

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota and the rest of the country are preparing for self-driving cars to hit the roadways, and new research says the technology …

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It's Veterans Day, and veterans' advocates hope the pledges Donald Trump made will carry into his presidency. (markpauljohn.com)
Vets Want Action, Not Just Rhetoric

MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota has about 650 active-duty members of the military, and one of the largest advocacy groups for veterans said now that …

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Doctors say it's important to eat a healthy diet and live an active lifestyle to prevent diabetes. (Juanell Lunsford)
Check Your Feet, It's Diabetes Awareness Month

MINNEAPOLIS – During National Diabetes Awareness Month, health professionals are trying to get the message out about a serious complication …

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