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Saint Paul, Minnesota · Saint PaulSt. Paul could become the latest city to limit new drive-through sales and services if a proposal is adopted this summer. The St. Paul Planning Commission hosts a public hearing at 8:30 a.m. Friday, June 7 at City Hall on the proposal. If the regulations are adopted, St. Paul would join other cities including Minneapolis in such restrictions. While some cities have adopted outright bans on drive-through services, the capital city is taking a m…See the Story
Limits on drive-throughs are eyed
Saint Paul, Minnesota · Saint PaulBy Margie O’Loughlin More than 35,000 Minnesotans are living with limb loss, and thousands more are living with limb difference and mobility impairments. Many are unable to access prescribed orthotic and prosthetic care due to a lack of insurance coverage, forcing individuals and families to incur huge out-of-pocket costs. Some of their stories were shared at the state capitol this spring at a day-long event, called “So Every BODY can Move Min…See the Story
Those who live with limb loss hope for improved coverage
Vaccines · Saint PaulWhen was your last COVID-19 vaccine? When should you get another? Adults ages 65 years and older should receive an additional updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine dose, according to the federal Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The recommendation acknowledges the increased risk of severe disease from COVID-19 in older adults, along with the currently available data on vaccine effectiveness. Previous CDC recommendations ensured th…See the Story
Stay updated on COVID-19 vaccines, take advantage of telehealth
Saint Paul, Minnesota · Saint PaulThe Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), in collaboration with the Healthy Minnesota Partnership, has published the Minnesota Statewide Health Assessment. The assessment report provides a snapshot of health in Minnesota. It focuses on how different factors impact health, including the environment, education, housing, transportation, social circles and more. It compiles and uses data and information from more than 400 data sources and scientif…See the Story
First statewide post-pandemic health assessment is released
Saint Paul, Minnesota · Saint PaulDisabled voters file suit in Wisconsin Wisconsin voters with disabilities should be able to cast their ballots electronically and failure to provide that option for the upcoming Aug. 13 primary and November presidential election is discriminatory and unconstitutional, a lawsuit filed April 16 in the battleground state alleges. The lawsuit seeks to require that electronic absentee voting be an option for people with disabilities, just as it is …See the Story
May 2024 Regional News
Saint Paul, Minnesota · Saint PaulThe Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has plans to invest $35 million in Get Out MORE funds on wide-ranging access and accessibility improvements across the state. The projects will focus on road, trail and facility modernizations in state parks, state forests and wildlife management areas. Many people enjoy fishing at state parks. The DNR has identified more than 100 access and accessibility projects throughout the state as par…See the Story
DNR prepares to invest $35 million in many parks access features statewide
Saint Paul, Minnesota · Saint PaulFollow us as we bring you the latest disability news across the state of Minnesota, delivering content that truly matters to you. Detroit Lakes Tribune says volunteers are needed at faith-based summer retreat for families living with disabilityhttps://www.dl-online.com/news/local/volunteers-needed-at-faith-based-summer-retreat-for-families-living-with-disability MPR News reports on the second part of living with autismhttps://www.mprnews.org/epi…See the Story