A former downtown YWCA is being converted into a large children’s therapy and mental‑health hub as St. David’s moves to ease long waitlists. The multi‑phase renovation aims to add classrooms, therapy gyms and day‑treatment space in the heart of the city.

A new Minnesota brief finds 47.2% of respondents experienced discrimination in health care; many say it led them to delay or skip needed treatment. The findings highlight gaps for transgender people, people of color and those on public coverage.

The Minnesota Department of Health has taken temporary control of The Terrace at Crystal after repeated safety and funding problems. State officials say the move protects residents while they stabilize operations.