James Walsh

Service providers and advocates say move would set back decades of progress in helping homeless get off the streets.

The two-year pause, intended to ward off fraud, will leave programs in limbo and clients’ needs unmet, providers say.

Lawsuit says state is withholding funds rather than “rooting out actual fraud.”

As more Minnesota baby boomers age, they’re increasingly confronting the downsizing dilemma as younger generations refuse to take family heirlooms.

Providers are facing shortages in both funding and staffing, leaving some with waiting lists for group homes.

The state Department of Human Services’ moratorium will last at least six months. It comes as Minnesota is under national scrutiny for fraud in social services programs.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized Gov. Tim Walz for leading the state while massive fraud was discovered, and presented steps the agency will take to root out fraud and recover funds.

Fraud concerns delay funding for above-board home care providers

Funding for Minnesota K-12 schools is tied to student attendance. But with some students too afraid to go to school, schools are reporting sharp declines in attendance.

Families and advocates are calling on the Minnesota Legislature to make assisted living facilities provide the services they pay for.