Minnesota has a history of failing to protect children from repeated harm and of disproportionately separating families of color. Legislators hope this year they laid the groundwork for long-term ...

The state agency that oversees child protection in Minnesota has named a new top official to run that division, following a series of highly publicized breakdowns in the system for protecting children ...

Jessica Pryce stood on the small stage atop a red, circular carpet that gave the impression of an oversized pin cushion, with the familiar three letters “TED” posed behind her. Speaking in a neutral ...

For a child who is suffering from abuse or neglect, a visit to a paediatrician can be a lifeline. Doctors may notice bruises or burns or fractures. They may hear a child describe severe corporal ...

In 2024, advocates from the state’s two most populous counties, Hennepin and Ramsey, pushed legislators to pass a law that would keep together African-American families and others who are ...