Twin Cities

July 8, 2022 5:25 PM

A 'Super Eid' for every Minnesotan at U.S. Bank Stadium

Thousands of people took part in this year’s Eid al-Adha celebration at U.S. Bank Stadium. Abdulahi Farah, one of the organizers for ‘Super Eid,’ talked with All Things Considered host Tom Crann about the holiday.

by Tom Crann and Sam Stroozas

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July 7, 2022 4:00 AM

Nursing home robots dance, sing and watch for signs of trouble

The robots can remember faces and names, they can even sense facial cues to react in ways that could help those who become agitated or confused.

by Peter Cox

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July 5, 2022 1:55 PM

Festival aims to celebrate Afro-Latino culture and fight 'erasure'

AfroLatinidad — Vibras de la Diaspora not only celebrates and embraces Afro-Latinidad, but also educates on what it means to be Latino.

by Vicki Adame

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July 5, 2022 12:52 PM

'Crisis Pregnancy Center' vandalized in St. Paul

Birthright, a non-medical “crisis pregnancy center” against abortion with a location on Snelling Avenue in St. Paul, was vandalized overnight.

by Sam Stroozas

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July 2, 2022 7:00 AM

New St. Paul art exhibit challenges what it means to be 'ladylike'

“La.dy.like” offers a deep look at femininity, gender norms, sexism — and who gets to define the terms. Artists Andrea Bagdon and Spencer Gillespie open the exhibit this weekend in St. Paul

by Sam Stroozas

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July 1, 2022 3:22 PM

New interim Minneapolis superintendent to focus on rebuilding trust, stabilizing enrollment

Rochelle Cox takes the top job in Minnesota’s third largest district after a difficult year that included a three-week teacher strike.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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June 30, 2022 4:00 PM

Fire, gas leak fear force evacuations from U Twin Cities buildings; no injuries

A fire and reports of gas leaks forced the evacuation of several buildings Thursday afternoon on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. There were no reports of injuries. University officials reported later Thursday night that the buildings had been reopened.

by MPR News Staff

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June 27, 2022 6:42 AM

Photos: Parade, events celebrate Pride in Twin Cities

Twin Cities Pride returned to Minneapolis over the weekend for its 50th anniversary year, drawing thousands of people to the festival, parade and other events.

by MPR News Staff

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June 21, 2022 5:10 AM

MN Supreme Court says Frey has 'clear legal duty' to hire more police

Chief Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Lorie Gildea issued a ruling Monday that Minneapolis' mayor should employ a certain number of police officers or demonstrate why a higher staffing level is not possible.

by MPR News Staff

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June 17, 2022 3:23 PM

'Super Eid' celebration planned for early July at U.S. Bank Stadium

Before the pandemic, more than 30,000 attended the event marking Eid Al-Adha. Forty mosques and organizations from across Minnesota will host.

by Nina Moini

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