Faith leaders say "hundreds of Minnesota places of worship" to participate in Jan. 23 anti-ICE rally Faith leaders held a news conference Tuesday in the Twin Cities to announce the participation of "hundreds of Minnesota places of worship" in "A Day of Truth and Freedom" — which calls for people to n...

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Metro Mobility adds new option to help people with disabilities get around easier Getting around town can be tough for some, but a new transportation option is looking to ease the burden for people with disabilities in the Twin Cities metro.

CBS Minnesota reports that Metro Mobility has partnered with UZURV to launch a premium same-day on-demand ride service for eligible paratransit users in the Twin Cities, offering more flexibility than traditional scheduling.

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State Fair adds accessible changing station to improve inclusivity The Minnesota State Fairgrounds cover 322 acres. It's a lot of ground to maneuver, which can be especially tricky for people who have disabilities.

CBS Minnesota reports that the Minnesota State Fair is adding adult-sized changing stations and an accessible mobile restroom unit to improve services for people with disabilities.

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Art studio for professional artists with disabilities launches new gallery space Brittany Kieler, Interact's gallery director, shares a preview.

CBS Minnesota reports the Interact Center in St. Paul has opened a new gallery space just steps from its main location, highlighting professional work by artists with disabilities.

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Helping Paws expands impact to Twin Cities senior care homes Since the spring, Helping Paws volunteers have been bringing dogs to the Twin Cities senior care homes once a month.

CBS Minnesota reports that the nonprofit Helping Paws began monthly visits with service dogs to English Rose senior homes in the Twin Cities, helping both residents and dogs in training.

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Mayo Clinic uses AI to achieve breakthrough in diagnosing cancers Doctors at the Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence to achieve a breakthrough in diagnosing pancreatic cancer. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explains the remarkable development and the…

The CBS News Minnesota reports that Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a novel AI-powered diagnostic tool that significantly improves early detection of cancers by analyzing complex imaging data.

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How federal budget cuts could impact people with disabilities There's a large chance you or someone you know has some sort of disability. A federal funding cut puts a program aimed at supporting people with disabilities in jeopardy. Dr. Amy Hewitt, the director…

CBS Minnesota reports that proposed federal budget cuts could significantly reduce Medicaid and disability services, potentially affecting thousands of Minnesotans with disabilities.

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Minnesota's Center for Genome Engineering makes breakthrough in cancer research The University of Minnesota is known for making great strides in research. Dr. Branden Moriarity joins Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield on WCCO Sunday Morning at 7 a.m. to share a big announcement.

CBS Minnesota reports that researchers at Minnesota’s Center for Genome Engineering have developed a novel technique that could significantly enhance the precision and effectiveness of cancer therapies by enabling targeted gene edits in tumor cells.

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The 3rd Annual ACT Disability Pride Festival is this week in St. Paul The third annual disability pride festival is just days away! Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield is joined by Jennifer Walton and Michael Watson from Advocating Change Together on WCCO Sunday Morning at 7…

CBS Minnesota reports that the 3rd Annual ACT Disability Pride Festival is taking place this week in St. Paul, featuring various activities and performances. The event aims to raise awareness and celebrate the disability community through cultural and artistic expression.

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Annual Minnesota lemonade stand cools temps, raises disability awareness A young man with a heart as big as his smile dedicated a hot summer day to helping others like him. Joe Carr has been organizing an annual fundraiser by setting up a lemonade stand in Richfield for a…

CBS Minnesota reports that Joe Carr has organized an annual lemonade stand in Richfield for over a decade, raising more than $70,000 for Gillette Children's to support individuals with disabilities.

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Advocate shares obstacles to finding a job when living with a disability Finding a job can be tricky, but navigating the job market with a disability is an even bigger challenge. Rochelle Laumer is a disability advocate who joins WCCO's Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield on WCCO…

CBS Minnesota reports that disability advocate Rochelle Laumer discusses the heightened challenges individuals with disabilities face in the job market. She will elaborate on these obstacles during her appearance on WCCO.

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Advocates share tips on how to respectfully interact with people who have disabilities Tuesday is Disability Advocacy Day in Minnesota, so WCCO found out how to respectfully interact with people who have disabilities.

CBS Minnesota reports that during Disability Advocacy Day at the Minnesota State Capitol, advocates emphasized the importance of respectful interactions with individuals with disabilities.

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