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Stories from April 27, 2024

Class of 2024 reflects on college years marked by COVID-19, protests and life’s lost milestones

Class of 2024 reflects on college years marked by COVID-19, protests and life’s lost milestones

College campuses have always been a hotbed for protests from the civil rights era to the Vietnam war to demonstrations over apartheid in South Africa. But students today also carry additional stresses from having lived through the isolation and fear from the pandemic, and the daily influence of social media that amplifies the world’s wrongs like never before, experts say.
by The Associated Press

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Trump promised to flip Black and Latino voters. Many Republicans are waiting to see them

Trump promised to flip Black and Latino voters. Many Republicans are waiting to see them

Donald Trump has promised big plans for recruiting voters in Black, Latino and Asian communities. But five months before the first general election votes are cast, the former president's campaign has little apparent organization to show for those ambitions. 
by The Associated Press

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A 100-degree heat wave in Gaza offers a sweltering glimpse of a tough summer to come

A 100-degree heat wave in Gaza offers a sweltering glimpse of a tough summer to come

The heat bore down on Palestinians living in tents and aid groups working in the sun. UNRWA reported several heat injuries among its staff, and at least one 18-year-old Palestinian died from the heat.
by Becky Sullivan and Anas Baba

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Fond du Lac Band receives funding to help restore tip of Wisconsin Point

Fond du Lac Band receives funding to help restore tip of Wisconsin Point

The Fond du lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has received a $350,000 planning grant from the federal infrastructure law to help restore land on the tip of Wisconsin Point, the gateway to the Duluth-Superior harbor.
by Dan Kraker

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Critical DMs: Keith Haring at the Walker Art Center

Critical DMs: Keith Haring at the Walker Art Center

Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber discuss “Keith Haring: Art Is for Everybody” at the Walker Art Center, highlighting Haring’s unique blend of graffiti and high culture, iconic collaborations and his enduring influence.
by Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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Ask a Bookseller: ‘Martyr!’

Ask a Bookseller: ‘Martyr!’

Content Bookstore owner Jessica Peterson White recommends “Marytyr!” by Kaveh Akbar, telling of an Iranian-American’s poignant journey through addiction, grief and self-discovery.
by Emily Bright

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Quiet currents, cultural shifts: Arab and North African artists find a hub in Minnesota

Quiet currents, cultural shifts: Arab and North African artists find a hub in Minnesota

Kathryn Haddad, a writer and community organizer in Minnesota, has significantly influenced the local art scene by fostering a supportive environment for Middle Eastern and North African artists.
by Jacob Aloi

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PWHL Minnesota attracts 6,880 fans per game (so far) in inaugural season

PWHL Minnesota attracts 6,880 fans per game (so far) in inaugural season

Crowds larger than expected in inaugural season of women’s hockey league. “I was hoping we’d get 3,000 each game,” said Natalie Darwitz, PWHL Minnesota general manager. “I was thinking I’d be really, really happy if that happened.”
by Todd Melby

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South Dakota governor, a potential Trump running mate, writes in new book about killing her dog

South Dakota governor, a potential Trump running mate, writes in new book about killing her dog

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem — a potential running mate for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump — is getting attention again. This time, it’s for a new book where she writes about killing an unruly dog, and a smelly goat, too.
by The Associated Press

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Tornadoes collapse buildings and level homes in Nebraska and Iowa

Tornadoes collapse buildings and level homes in Nebraska and Iowa

Some injuries have been reported but there were no immediate reports that anyone was killed in the Friday storms. The National Weather Service forecast for Saturday is ominous, with tornado watches across parts of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas.
by The Associated Press

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