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Rochester's newly shuttered Diversity Council used money for other nonprofits to secure loan

Rochester's newly shuttered Diversity Council used money for other nonprofits to secure loan

In the months leading up to its demise, the Diversity Council in Rochester used all of its assets — including money held for smaller nonprofits — as collateral against a loan in hopes of fixing its financial woes. Now those assets are frozen after the Diversity Council closed and is unable to pay back the loan. 
by Catharine Richert

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Dayton calls Sanford, Fairview merger a 'betrayal’ unless U of M control stays in state

Dayton calls Sanford, Fairview merger a 'betrayal’ unless U of M control stays in state

Former governors Mark Dayton and Tim Pawlenty told a state Senate hearing they had deep concerns about the University of Minnesota’s medical center in the hands of a company based outside the state.
by Michelle Wiley

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Despite McConnell's rebuke, McCarthy defends Jan. 6 tape release to Fox News

Despite McConnell's rebuke, McCarthy defends Jan. 6 tape release to Fox News

Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell joined U.S. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger in slamming Tucker Carlson's Jan. 6 program. Carlson began a two-part show series on the insurrection Monday night.
by Claudia Grisales and Katherine Swartz

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Lawmakers question timeline, cost of U of M's nearly billion dollar plan to acquire Fairview facilities

Lawmakers question timeline, cost of U of M's nearly billion dollar plan to acquire Fairview facilities

The University recently revealed the estimated cost of the plan, $950 million. That includes $300 million to acquire the campus buildings, as well as funding for staff and other expenses. Meanwhile, Sanford and Fairview said in a letter that they support the U’s proposal, but want it to move forward with the companies’ merger.
by Michelle Wiley

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