Madeleine Baran Feature Archive

The Minnesota Security Hospital shows little sign of turning around a trend of worsening problems and new tensions that have surfaced, according to employees interviewed by MPR News and previously unreleased data from the state Department of Human Services. (02/28/2012)
Long-time Hennepin County Commissioner Mark Stenglein said Friday he will resign from the county board in June to accept a position as CEO and president of the Minneapolis Downtown Council. (02/24/2012)
The king and queen of Sweden will visit Minnesota in October, the American Swedish Institute announced Friday. (02/24/2012)
A quick, coordinated effort by Twin Cities-area social service agencies has saved housing subsidies for 45 homeless youth. (02/24/2012)
Crews worked Tuesday morning to repair damage to the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in Minneapolis, but city officials said it's too soon to say when Hiawatha Avenue, the bridge, and a nearby light rail stop will reopen. (02/21/2012)
An extensive review of Ramsey County chief medical examiner Michael McGee's handling of a rural murder case has found no serious concerns with the work or credibility of the long-time medical examiner, Ramsey County Attorney John Choi said Thursday. (02/16/2012)
On Thursday, President Obama approved No Child Left Behind waivers for 10 states, including Minnesota. Minnesota education commissioner Brenda Cassellius spoke with MPR News about the change. (02/10/2012)
The Minnesota Security Hospital needs to be renovated to provide better care for patients, Gov. Mark Dayton said. (02/08/2012)
Maturi is in the final year of his contract. He has headed up Gophers sports programs for the past decade. (02/02/2012)
City staffers are updating the Minneapolis Climate Action Plan this year, and they're asking for public input at a meeting tonight at 5:30 p.m. at the Central Library. (02/01/2012)
Former DFL Sen. Ellen Anderson says she has accepted a new job offer from Gov. Mark Dayton. (01/31/2012)
Union president Mary Cathryn Ricker says the agreement was reached at midnight, ending a lengthy negotiation process that began in May. (01/31/2012)
The number of federal job discrimination complaints filed in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota rose by four percent last year. (01/26/2012)
Tougher penalties for illegal checking were unanimously approved last weekend by Minnesota Hockey, the organization that governs amateur youth hockey in Minnesota. (01/23/2012)
Federal prosecutors filed charges Friday against a dozen people suspected of being part of a Minnesota-based identity theft ring that stole more than $2 million from banks and businesses in 14 states. (01/20/2012)