Warren Wolfe
Reporter | Aging
Phone: 612-673-7253
E-mail: wolfe@startribune.com
Warren Wolfe writes about social issues, such as poverty, racism, disabilities and aging.
Recent content from Warren Wolfe
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A fragile HOPE
After a three-month separation, the Sunderlands are back together -- with a door alarm replacing the metal chain.
Nov 20, 2009 -
Robert Boller, dentist, father of 7, priest
After the death of his wife, the Minneapolis man entered the seminary and served two Catholic parishes.
Nov 15, 2009 -
3 counties work to get smoke-free apartments
Half of metro area renters would consider moving to a nonsmoking apartment, according to a new survey.
Nov 14, 2009 -
Medicare lets people compare drug costs
Beneficiaries who use a Web tool to study plans could find one that costs less, advocates say.
Nov 13, 2009 -
Lay CEO to head Catholic Charities
The new leader of the Twin Cities Catholic Charities grew up in Minnesota and is its first non-priest head. The agency faces pressures within the struggling economy.
Nov 9, 2009 -
Danny Hauser ends cancer treatments
Cancer treatments ended for Danny Hauser, the 13-year-old farm boy from Sleepy Eye, Minn., whose medical care was supervised by a judge after Danny fled the state with his mother last spring to avoid chemotherapy.
Nov 6, 2009 -
AARP stands up for health bill
With some "just praying I don't get sick," Minnesotans share why they support endorsement of the health-overhaul bill, which is nearing a vote.
Nov 5, 2009 -
Judge will rescind order for Hauser family
A judge in New Ulm, Minn., ruled Monday that he will rescind a child-protection order for the boy when the treatments end, freeing the Hausers from close county monitoring that has angered the family.
Oct 26, 2009 -
A devoted husband, and a wife in chains
Officials and the family don't agree on all the details, but everyone says this was a tragedy that shouldn't have happened.
Oct 18, 2009 -
Albert Lea healthy-living project ends - but surveys remain
Albert Lea residents have until this weekend to complete the Blue Zone project's online questionnaire.
Oct 13, 2009