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Popular blackout license plates will soon hit the road in Minnesota

Popular blackout license plates will soon hit the road in Minnesota

Minnesota lawmakers this spring approved the creation of several new license plate designs — including so-called “blackout” license plates that feature white lettering on a black background.
by Tim Nelson

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Heart work: Training social workers to keep Native children home

Heart work: Training social workers to keep Native children home

A unique program housed at the University of Minnesota Duluth trains social workers to comply with the Indian Child Welfare Act to keep Native American children connected to their families and communities.
by Dan Kraker

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Allina to pause controversial practices for people with medical debt

Allina to pause controversial practices for people with medical debt

Last week, the New York Times published an investigation into Allina’s billing practices, alleging that the company refused to provide certain types of care for patients with at least $4,500 in medical debt. While the system would provide emergency care, the article said, it would withhold other services until that debt is paid off.
by Michelle Wiley

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Minnesota House boosts lawmaker expense allowances

Minnesota House boosts lawmaker expense allowances

The bump in per diem aligns the Minnesota House with the Senate’s $86 per day allowance. Some lawmakers questioned the timing of the move.
by Brian Bakst

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ChangeMakers: Hildie Edwards speaks up for trans kids like herself

ChangeMakers: Hildie Edwards speaks up for trans kids like herself

Edwards, a 12-year-old singer and actor, testified at a Minnesota Senate committee hearing earlier this year in support of a bill protecting access to gender-affirming care.
by Grace Birnstengel

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