Dan Pollock
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Lockridge Grindal & Nauen. Fmr. deputy commissioner (health) & fmr. assistant commissioner (human services).
Minneapolis, MN
Joined June 2010
Here’s a message I got from a 91-year old voter. 💯 needed on this platform.
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I’m mourning the loss of Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor. She served our country with distinction for over 20 years. We owe her a debt of gratitude and our respect and honor for her ultimate sacrifice. My prayers tonight are with her and her loved ones. https://t.co/eE5bCQw9VI
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A Minnesotan is among the U.S. service members who were killed in an airstrike in Kuwait on Sunday, a day after the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran.
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Many hospitals are already struggling financially, and changes to Medicaid eligibility that were passed at the federal level last year will only make things more difficult for these providers. Hear more on #HospitalMatters: https://t.co/smGJEuPAAK
@MN_Chamber @zackstephenson
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Federal policy changes may cause hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans to lose health care coverage. MHA’s Joe Schindler told state senators that when coverage is lost, the most vulnerable populations feel it first. Learn more about hospital finance: https://t.co/PjRaefJKxZ
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2026 is here! Moving your body does not have to be complicated. The CDC recommends adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate activity each week. That can look like 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week, or shorter chunks that fit your schedule. https://t.co/A8jh2DFjf1
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BREAKING: A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration cannot block federal money for child care and other social service funding to five states for now.
apnews.com
A judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s administration cannot block child care and other federal social service money from flowing to five states for now.
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A severe influenza season is breaking early and hitting hard. Flu loves a system with weak surveillance and uneven immunity.
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Violence has no place in America. Michelle and I are praying for the servicemembers shot in Washington, DC today, and send our love to their families as they enter this holiday season under the most tragic of circumstances.
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A great read for anyone who believes in constitutional principles over party
Amid Trump’s many power grabs, a question is starting to arise in the GOP: What happens when the shoe is on the other foot? https://t.co/qcUoGfmJ9n
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Democrats are fighting to preserve an Obamacare tax credit. Without it, a 55-year-old couple making $85K would see their premiums more than triple to $24,535.
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Minnesota health insurance premiums will rise sharply in 2026
mprnews.org
The Minnesota Department of Commerce has released the final rates for individual and small group health insurance plans for 2026. The average premium increase on the individual market will go up 22...
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Data analysis finds Trump's tariffs will cost families an average of $2,400 in 2025.
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🚨 ASA joins 90+ medical organizations urging Congress to extend ACA tax credits. Without action, 4.2M Americans lose coverage and some families face premium increases up to $17,500. Read more 👉 https://t.co/1VhaCjezJC
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KSTP/SURVEYUSA: Still no agreement on a special session of the legislature focused on gun violence…but our new survey indicates a majority of Minnesotans want lawmakers to meet…58%. We’ll have more numbers coming up in moments on @KSTP
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Today’s ACIP meeting promoted false claims and misguided information about vaccines. AAP will continue stepping up and working with our local, state and federal partners to make sure every child in every community continues to have access to immunizations. https://t.co/iL3kubqbv2
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Monarez: "On the morning of August 25, Secretary Kennedy demanded two things of me that were were inconsistent with my oath of office and the ethics required of a public official. He directed me to commit in advance to approving every ACIP recommendation regardless of the
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Rachel Flores, welcomes lawmakers and community partners to the 140 bed hospital
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Welcome to the neighborhood Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital, a @FairviewHealth affiliate, just shouting distance from the #mnleg & State Capitol
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