Minnesota’s state government is undergoing significant changes, particularly within the Department of Human Services (DHS). On the heels of an eventful January, news surfaced that DHS Commissioner Jodi Harpstead is stepping down from her role. Appointed in August 2019, her tenure will conclude on February 3, as stated in a DHS bulletin. Governor Tim Walz, acknowledging her departure, praised her contributions, particularly highlighting her support in the separation of DHS into three agencies…