Minnesotans on Medical Assistance can now use a new online tool to prepare for federal work requirements taking effect in 2027.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services says some adults ages 21 to 64 will need to complete qualifying activities or meet exemptions to keep coverage. The Renewal Lookup tool is available through August 31, and using it won’t affect current coverage.
More information is available at mn.gov/dhs/work-requirements and mnrenewallookup.com.
By: Graham Scher| R&J Broadcasting Inc.
BAUDETTE, Minn — The Baudette City Council had a lengthy discussion Monday night about the DDA Pay Equity Report, which looks at how city positions are evaluated and the importance of making sure local jobs are fairly and competitively compensated.
DDA Representative Tessa presented to the council and what the city needs to consider moving forward when it comes to local jobs and the pay equity report. Councilwoman Liz Weigel explains.
Weigel says the council will continue working through the details of the report and the city’s job classifications.
The council plans to hold a special meeting to take a deeper look at the point system used for each job. From there, council members will work toward wrapping up the review and determining the next steps for the city’s pay equity process.
By: Graham Scher| R&J Broadcasting Inc.
ROSEAU, Minn — Roseau’s biggest summer shopping event, Crazy Days, is underway today, running through Saturday, the 15th.
Downtown Main Avenue is blocked off today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for bargain shopping, vendors, food trucks and prize giveaways.
One of the highlights is the Think, Shop, Buy Local Giveaway. If you make a purchase in Roseau today, bring your receipt to the GoRoseau tent and you can pick an envelope containing five to 20 dollars to spend at another participating local business.
There’s also the Support Local Giveaway, giving shoppers a chance to win a 500-dollar gift bundle from Roseau merchants.
Again, Roseau Crazy Days continues through Saturday.
The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) is currently seeking art submissions for an upcoming Folk Art Exhibit in Thief River Falls. NWMAC Director Mara Hanel tells us more about this upcoming exhibit.
Hanel also shared some examples as to what is considered folk art.
In other arts council news, Hanel says they are also accepting grant submissions for a new program that aims to help local artists going through hardship.
For more information on upcoming art submission deadlines or grants, go to the NWMAC website at northwestminnesotaartscouncil.org .