From Big Bands to Port-o-Potties: How JC Sanford is Harmonizing a Small Town Through Jazz
For nearly 56 years, JC Sanford has lived a life defined by the rigorous, often ethereal discipline of music. As a trombonist, composer, educator, and conductor, his world has been one of complex time signatures, harmonic theory, and the pursuit of…
The Shrinking Safety Net: Minnesota’s Healthcare Crisis and the Erosion of the Affordable Care Act
The landscape of healthcare accessibility in Minnesota has undergone a seismic shift, one that threatens to undo years of progress in expanding coverage to the state’s most vulnerable populations. Following a staggering 57% increase in monthly premiums…
Bridging the Gap: How a New Minnesota Initiative is Tackling Rural Lung Cancer Disparities
This article was originally published by The Daily Yonder. In the quiet corridors of rural medical clinics across Minnesota, a quiet revolution in preventative care is taking hold. A pioneering research project, spearheaded by the Masonic Cancer Center…