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1. Minnesota Reconsiders K–3 Suspension Ban as Classroom Violence and Staff Injuries Rise
Minnesota lawmakers are weighing a limited rollback of the K–3 suspension ban as rising classroom violence and staff injuries intensify debate over safety and discipline. (posted Mon. Mar 30 2026)
2. Anoka-Hennepin Budget Cuts Ignite Concern Over Student Mental Health Supports
Anoka-Hennepin cuts $8.1M, reducing counselors and social workers, raising urgent concerns over student mental health support as families push for solutions. (posted Thu. Mar 26 2026)
3. MINNEAPOLIMEDIA | STATE GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC HEALTH
MN bill would let out-of-state marriage and family therapists practice here faster. Rural families wait months for care. The barrier is not training. It is red tape. Fix it now. (posted Wed. Mar 25 2026)
4. Nurses Picket Maple Grove Hospital Amid Prolonged Contract Negotiations
600 Maple Grove Hospital nurses picketed after a year of stalled contract talks. No pay parity, no deal. North Memorial says it is bargaining in good faith. Nurses not convinced. (posted Mon. Mar 23 2026)
5. Task Force Inc. to Host Drive-Thru Food Distribution in Brooklyn Center as Community Need Persists
Task Force Inc. hosts a free drive-thru food distribution in Brooklyn Center Saturday March 21, noon to 3pm. No forms. No appointments. Just pull up and get what you need. (posted Sat. Mar 21 2026)