Shadows Over the Cubbies: How Minneapolis Child Care Centers Survive an Era of Uncertainty
July 20, 2026
This report was produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. MINNEAPOLIS — On a frigid February afternoon, the routine at a Spanish-immersion child care center in…
Headline: The Profit of Care: Minnesota Lawmakers Grapple with Private Equity’s Growing Shadow Over Eldercare
July 18, 2026
ST. PAUL, MN — In the quiet corridors of Minnesota’s nursing homes and assisted living facilities, a complex financial transformation is underway, one that has sparked a fierce legislative battle at the State Capitol. At the heart of the debate is a…
The Shrinking Safety Net: Minnesota’s Healthcare Crisis and the Erosion of the Affordable Care Act
July 15, 2026
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…
