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Posted inNEWS PARTNERS

Minnesota rushes to help hundreds of thousands at risk of losing Medicaid after pandemic

by Michelle Wiley March 30, 2023March 30, 2023

Beginning Saturday, hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans using Medical Assistance, the state’s program for Medicaid, may be in danger of losing coverage.

Posted inDEMOCRACY & POLITICS

Refugees arriving in Minnesota this year came mostly from Somalia, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Avatar photo by Hibah Ansari October 18, 2022October 20, 2022
Posted inNEWS PARTNERS

Ukrainian teens find safe haven in Minnesota.

by Nina Moini September 5, 2022September 5, 2022
Posted inHOUSING

Many Afghan families in Minnesota face eviction as rental aid from the government ends. Here’s how you can help.

Avatar photo by Hibah Ansari June 15, 2022July 18, 2023
Posted inHelping Out

As hundreds of Afghan refugees flow into Minnesota, volunteers and aid agencies are stepping up to help. You can too.

Avatar photo by Hibah Ansari January 20, 2022January 21, 2022
Posted inCHANGING MINNESOTA

How an emergency airlift in Afghanistan changed immigration in Minnesota

Avatar photo by Hibah Ansari January 5, 2022January 5, 2022
Posted inImmigration

The 44-day journey that changed Muhammad Nishat’s life

Avatar photo by Hibah Ansari October 25, 2021October 24, 2021
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Hungry kids, empty fridge? You may be missing out on free boxes of healthy food and benefits for Minnesota residents during the COVID-19 crisis.

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