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Latest Minneapolis ordinance goals to scale back mold in city’s rental units

A picture of Hannah Knazan-Lippman’s belongings, which she said needed to be thrown out as a result of the mold in her house. Courtesy of Hannah Knazan-Lippman Mold is a tricky thing for landlords, tenants, regulatory services and courts to cope...

$14 million legislative aid package goals to assist Windom amid planned closure of HyLife pork plant

The HyLife plant in Windom, Minnesota. HyLife Editor’s note: This story was updated after multiple news outlets reported Friday, after the article was published, that an Iowa company has emerged as a possible buyer for the HyLife plant. Before HyLife Foods said...

Mobile campaign goals to heighten mental health awareness

Helping Hennepin County residents connect with tools, resources and solutions to strengthen their mental health is the goal of a brand new year-long campaign called See Mental Health. The campaign also goals to normalize discuss mental health, reducing the...

Living beyond diagnoses, Uma Oswald goals for a life ‘in recovery’ from mental illness 

For Uma Oswald, it feels essential to acknowledge that, while symptoms of mental illness will be treated and put into remission, those symptoms can also reoccur. And that doesn’t should be the tip of the world. MinnPost photo by Andy...

Block party goals to boost awareness about inexpensive college option for college students, families

On May 11, Dougherty Family College on the University of St. Thomas is staging a block party geared toward helping families learn more about this inexpensive options for school. “We're a premiere, two-year program for under-resourced scholars but we are...

Disability Services Day at Capitol goals to strengthen direct care workforce

On March 28, the rotunda on the Capitol in St. Paul will fill with some 1500 visitors for Disability Services Day. The group will include individuals with disabilities, their families, and skilled caregivers. Mary Gaasch will accompany 78 of them,...

Minnesota bill goals at eliminating sub-minimum pay for individuals with disabilities

Minnesota State Capitol constructing MinnPost photo by Peter Callaghan Welcome to the Glean, MinnPost’s twice-daily roundup of Minnesota news. Stribber Chris Serres says, “ Beck is amongst a whole lot of Minnesotans with disabilities who're reaping the advantages of a historic shift...

Upcoming TV program goals to assist students address school violence

Three Black mental health professionals will share their expertise on a special television show aimed toward helping Minnesota students, families, and educators manage stress levels within the wake of a wave of gun violence. A round table discussion called “Healing...

Nonprofit goals to disrupt traditional finance

RICH creates opportunities for the financially challenged At his day job at First Independence Bank, Vachel Hudson has all the time tried to achieve folks who don't have access to financial services. In 2020, he began Reinvesting in Communities and...

School Selection Fair goals to spotlight diverse options at St. Paul schools

The St. Paul School District is inviting families to try the academic programs offered at its upcoming School Selection Fair. It is going to be held on Dec. 10 on the River Centre in downtown St Paul. Free...
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St. Paul prevails in legal fight to raze, replace historic Hamline-Midway Library

Following 16 months of litigation, a Ramsey County district judge has given the town of St. Paul the go-ahead...
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St. Paul-based Securian Financial lays off 58 employees across departments

Securian Financial has notified 58 employees — roughly 2% of its total workforce — that their roles with the corporate are being eliminated in...

U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum seeks thirteenth term in rematch with May Lor Xiong in 4th District

Longtime St. Paul Democratic U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum is in search of one other term in Minnesota’s Fourth Congressional District and again faces May...

Believed to have been the oldest working nurse in Minnesota, Joyce Gimmestad retired at 88. She reflects on 7 many years in healthcare

Joyce Gimmestad hoped to succeed in 90 before retiring from being a nurse. Still, she retired on June 22, at 88, attributable to a...

Family of 83-year-old St. Paul man killed in hit-and-run: ‘We’ll forgive you. … Please turn yourself in’

For 30 years, John Bidon took each day runs around Lake Phalen near his St. Paul home. He’d stretch it out to 5 miles...