Estelle Timar-Wilcox

1 week ago | mprnews.org | Estelle Timar-Wilcox

Former Beltrami County Jail nurse Michelle Skroch made her first appearance in court Friday on charges related to the 2018 death of Hardel Sherrell. A judge set her bail at $200,000, or allowed her to be released with several conditions, including not contacting any witnesses or Sherrell’s family. Sherrell died while an inmate at the jail in 2018 in Skroch’s care. Charges allege he reported severe pain and trouble sitting up and walking.

1 week ago | mprnews.org | Estelle Timar-Wilcox

A Minnesota couple is facing federal charges for allegedly collecting more than $15 million in fraudulent medical insurance payouts. Federal charges allege that 39-year-old Gabriel Luthor — also known as Gabriel Langford — and 42-year-old Christine Brown overcharged Medicare, Medicaid and other insurers through their business, Golden Victory Medical. The charges allege the couple claimed to provide services including neurofeedback therapy, a technique used to treat mental health conditions.

1 week ago | mankatofreepress.com | Estelle Timar-Wilcox

Minneapolis health officials say they’re worried about vaccination rates falling, after federal funding cuts prompted the end of a city vaccine clinic program. The Minneapolis Health Department canceled several upcoming community vaccine clinics, after the loss of federal funds. Officials said the city had about $1.5 million left in its grant for vaccine clinics. That money allowed the city to partner with local organizations to host free “pop-up” clinics.

2 weeks ago | mprnews.org | Estelle Timar-Wilcox

Minneapolis health officials say they’re worried about vaccination rates falling, after federal funding cuts prompted the end of a city vaccine clinic program. The Minneapolis Health Department canceled several upcoming community vaccine clinics, after the loss of federal funds. Officials said the city had about $1.5 million left in its grant for vaccine clinics. That money allowed the city to partner with local organizations to host free “pop-up” clinics.

2 weeks ago | mprnews.org | Estelle Timar-Wilcox

Starting May 7, travelers will need a Real ID or approved alternative to get through airport security. It’s the final deadline on a law that’s been 20 years in the making. Congress passed a law in 2005 mandating national requirements for IDs for air travel and access to some federal facilities. After years of delays, the rule is taking effect next month. Officials say about 40 percent of Minnesotans have a Real ID.