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The article discusses the Edholm v. Minnesota Dept. of Human Services case which deals with an irrevocable trust of a Medicaid applicant.

The article reports that school districts in Minnesota have faced deadline to issue debt without voter approval to address other post-employment benefits (OPEB) for retirees' health care. Lawmakers are prompted to rein in their issuance with legislation that requires school districts to seek voter approval for OPEB bonds. This move stems from districts rush to take advantage of the legislation that allow them and the local governments to establish irrevocable trusts and issue taxable bonds.