MN: Poverty Issues
New MN Child Tax Credit aligns with economic justice efforts
With tax season winding down, efforts continue to spread the word about Minnesota's new Child Tax Credit. Outreach leaders say it's another way to …
MN food shelves increasingly nimble in light of concerning data
Food shelves across Minnesota continue to adapt to record demand, that isn't showing any immediate signs of slowing down. This month, Hunger …
Helping low-income Minnesotans defray internet costs
Roughly 200,000 Minnesota households lack access to high-speed internet. Affordability is an issue for some, and two regions are ramping up outreach …
MN food shelves navigate record high demand
The Thanksgiving holiday is here, as too many Minnesotans still struggle with food insecurity. New state support is on the way, but with record …
Amid Nationwide Surge in Child Poverty, MN Mitigation Plan Takes Flight
Policy experts are reacting to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau, showing the nation's child poverty rate has more than doubled, to 12%. In …
Relief Grants in MN Help Instill Hope in Addressing Food Insecurity
Minnesota saw a record 5.7 million people people visit food shelves last year. While there is still great concern about households not having enough …
Amid Budget Pressure, Low-Income Minnesotans Get School-Supply Relief
The average U.S. household will spend nearly $900 on back-to-school supplies this year, and in Minnesota, poverty-fighting organizations are …
Facing High Demand, MN Digs Deep to Provide Housing Aid
The U.S. is in the midst of a housing crisis, with a shortage of affordable homes and concerns about people facing homelessness. Minnesota is using …
MN Shines in Child Well-Being Report, But Pandemic Shows its Impact
An annual report measuring child well-being in the U.S. said several benchmarks have worsened overall. States like Minnesota fared better in the …
MN Hunger Relief Leader: SNAP Threats Off Mark
Whether it's the recent debt ceiling negotiations or the Farm Bill debate, a key federal food assistance program is again at the mercy of budget …
With New Partners, MN's Poverty-Fighting Offices Expand Financial Reach
May is Community Action Month, and Minnesota agencies that help address poverty say demand for services isn't going away. To help clients thrive…
Group Works to Disrupt the Business of Cash Bail in MN
By Sonali Kolhatkar for Yes!Magazine.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the YES! Media-Public News Service …