The challenges facing Minnesota nursing homes

Caring for the elderly
Nursing homes say they aren't getting enough money to stay open and keep the best staff in their facilities.
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Nursing home owners and workers have told Minnesota legislators that they aren't getting enough money from the state to stay open and to keep the best staff in their facilities for years.

This year, however, the political climate is different. The state has a $1 billion surplus and Republicans, who control the Minnesota House, campaigned on the issue during the 2014 election.

On MPR News with Tom Weber, we break down the challenges facing nursing homes and care providers.

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