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Surging number of jail inmates posing safety threat to Anoka state mental hospital
The share of Anoka-Metro's population coming from jails has nearly tripled since 2013, according to state data released last week.
Two caregivers at Lino Lakes senior home charged with abusing 70-year-old resident
Another worker, who is not identified, recorded portions of the abuse and shared the recordings with Lino Lakes police.
Nightmare finally ends for St. Cloud teacher cured of rare sleep disorder
Michelle Heizelman was diagnosed with a rare and sometimes debilitating condition known as "nightmare disorder," defined by frequent, extremely vivid dreams that usually involve threats to one's survival. Then, after 40 years, came a miracle.
New approach to detecting and treating early psychosis gains a foothold in Minnesota
Goal is to help young patients rally more quickly after traumatic "breaks."
Federal suit says Minn. foster care system failing hundreds of children
In a civil rights action, attorneys for a national child advocacy group allege that the state and Hennepin County have failed to meet their legal obligations to provide secure homes.
Twin Cities mental health agency to pay $4.5M in federal fraud case
Mental health services company is accused of overbilling for client care.
HCMC seeks to ease patient bottlenecks with new mental health crisis center
Crisis center will be a place for patients to gain strength before re-entering society.
Minnesota surveillance camera ruling a victory for nursing home residents
Resident of a Bemidji nursing home wanted to document poor care.
Minn. sex offenders petition U.S. Supreme Court
Lawsuit claims Minnesota's sex offender program violates the Constitution.
Feds seize $2 million from mental health agency accused of bilking Medicaid
Rare forfeiture move follows evidence of a suspicious wire transfer.