Tue, January 14, 2025
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Human Services Commissioner Jodi Harpstead resigning after more than five years on the job

Minnesota Department of Human Services Commissioner Jodi Harpstead says she's resigning after more than five years in the job. Appointed in 2019 by Governor Tim Walz, Harpstead oversaw the agency under scrutiny for state's fraud cases.
Jodi Harpstead, who has served as the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Human Services for over five years, announced her resignation effective March 1. During her tenure, she navigated the department through significant challenges including the onset of the global health crisis, managing a budget exceeding $20 billion, and overseeing services for over 1.2 million Minnesotans. Harpstead's leadership was marked by efforts to reform mental health services, address substance abuse, and improve child protection systems. Her resignation comes as she plans to explore new opportunities, leaving behind a legacy of substantial policy changes and system improvements within the state's human services framework.

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