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Minnesota’s Foster Youth Ombuds Seeks Access to State Data System to Properly Investigate

3/6/2026

Minnesota’s Foster Youth Ombuds Seeks Access to State Data System to Improve its Investigations

Hana Ikramuddin

A newly introduced bill in Minnesota would provide the state's watchdog agency for foster youth greater investigative powers.

Misty Coonce, Minnesota's Ombudsperson for Foster Youth

12/10/2025

Minnesota’s Foster Youth Ombuds Calls Out Poor Treatment of a Teen in Crisis

Hana Ikramuddin

Minnesota’s foster youth ombuds reports systemic failures in Ramsey County, citing overuse of police and a months-long hotel stay for a teen.

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