HCMC went from facing closure to securing a promised $205 million in state funding after a legislative deal brokered by Gov. Tim Walz, as residents and health care leaders rallied at a public forum hosted by Attorney General Keith Ellison.
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Posted inHealth + Wellness
HCMC could close in June. Lawmakers have two weeks to stop it
Hennepin County Medical Center could begin closing in June if lawmakers fail to reach a funding deal before the legislative session ends May 18, as the hospital faces a financial crisis years in the making and federal Medicaid cuts that threaten to deepen the damage.
Posted inPolitics
Bipartisan bill to create independent inspector general moves toward final vote
A bipartisan bill creating a new, independent Minnesota Office of Inspector General has passed the Senate and cleared the House Ways and Means Committee, awaiting a floor vote.
Posted inPolitics
Housing advocates push to extend bipartisan state tax credit program beyond 2028
Minnesota State Housing Tax Credit Program extension is being pushed at the Capitol as advocates and legislators say the bipartisan affordable housing program has drawn 1,100-plus contributors and consistently outpaced its funding supply.
Posted inOpinion
Our communities deserve safety, not fear
Sen. Bobby Joe Champion says escalating ICE activity in Minnesota is spreading fear and violating constitutional rights, calling for a calm, lawful response to protect communities.
Posted inLocal & State
These new laws take effect in Minnesota as 2026 arrives
Minnesota enters 2026 with major new laws in effect, including paid family and medical leave, clearer worker break requirements, a minimum wage increase, new protections for vulnerable adults, and changes to voting, water use, boating fees, and hunting rules.
Posted inLocal & State
Minnesota honors Gordon Parks with living memorial
On a snow-lashed winter afternoon on Nov. 30 at Landmark Center, Minnesota lawmakers, cultural leaders, and members of the Gordon Parks family formally announced the creation of the Gordon Parks Living Memorial, a long-awaited public tribute to the legendary photographer, filmmaker, author, and humanitarian whose artistic journey began in Minnesota and reshaped global culture. The […]
Posted inCommunity Voices
Federal cuts mean more Minnesotans will go hungry
Second Harvest Heartland says new federal SNAP cuts will harm up to 150,000 Minnesotans. The anti-hunger nonprofit urges residents to speak out and advocate for change.
Posted inLocal & State
As March Madness begins, the real madness is revealed: problem gambling impacts 2 million Minnesotans
The Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling has launched a campaign to raise awareness about problem gambling, using a room-destroying elephant as a visual metaphor, and providing resources for those struggling with addiction.
Posted inOpinion
Rush City is Minnesota’s worst prison
Rush City prison is overcrowded, understaffed, and inhumane, with two prisoners often being housed in one cell, leading to violent clashes and inhumane living conditions.
Posted inAnother View
Sports gambling is here to stay – As are drained household finances
Travis Singleton believes that sports gambling will not be going away anytime soon, as it is now more accessible and can generate tax revenue, but warns that it can become a problem if people gamble with high-risk money.
Posted inLocal & State
Child offenders need help, not incarceration, advocates say
Youth activists and public defenders are calling for Hennepin County officials to take appropriate measures to prevent youth incarceration, as the county is not expanding social services to avoid sending teens to the Juvenile Detention Center.
Posted inNews
Northside riverfront developers make big promises
A controversial plan to remake the Upper Harbor Terminal has been approved by the city, but some residents are concerned about the project’s impacts.
Posted inNews
State’s Ethnic Studies Work Group takes up its controversial task
The Minnesota Department of Education Ethnic Studies Working Group began developing the framework for the state’s Ethnic Studies legislation.
Posted inLocal & State, News
What’s next after Minnesota’s legislative ‘miracle’
‘We have a legislature that looks more and more like Minnesota.’
Posted inLocal & State, News
Roof Depot secures win from legislature
‘We deeply appreciate the Minneapolis delegation’s assistance in reaching this historical deal to invest in a visionary model for public health and economic development.’
Posted inLocal & State, News
One Minnesota’s transformative budget
‘The legislative session was the best for workers, families and children in Minnesota’s history.’
Posted inOpinion
Paid family and medical leave make a better Minnesota
I feel so energized when connecting with Main Street Alliance and organizing ‘Paid Family and Medical Leave.’