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M Health Fairview to remove race as a factor in pregnancy, maternal health screenings

M Health Fairview to remove race as a factor in pregnancy, maternal health screenings

By July, all pregnant patients at M Health Fairview will be universally screened for various maternal and fetal conditions, regardless of the patient’s race.
by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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U of M accused of mishandling plagiarism allegations against influential professor

U of M accused of mishandling plagiarism allegations against influential professor

University of Minnesota officials are facing accusations they mishandled claims of plagiarism against a prominent professor who delivered millions of dollars in grant money to the university.
by Catharine Richert

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Ukrainian workers at landmark Minneapolis restaurant seek answers after Trump halts work permit renewals

Ukrainian workers at landmark Minneapolis restaurant seek answers after Trump halts work permit renewals

Thousands of Ukrainians who’ve settled temporarily in Minnesota fear that they may soon have to return home, even as Russia’s assault on their country continues. The concern is especially high at Kramarczuk’s deli and restaurant in northeast Minneapolis, a cornerstone of the city’s Ukrainian community.
by Matt Sepic

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Al Sharpton calls meeting with Target's CEO amid DEI backlash 'very constructive and candid'

Al Sharpton calls meeting with Target's CEO amid DEI backlash 'very constructive and candid'

Target’s chief executive officer is planning to meet this week with the Rev. Al Sharpton. Sharpton's civil rights organization has encouraged consumers to avoid U.S. retailers that scaled backed their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
by The Associated Press

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Beltrami museum seeks community involvement for May event on menstruation

Beltrami museum seeks community involvement for May event on menstruation

In announcing its new event the Beltrami County Historical Society is seeking public input for the exhibit titled “Women’s History, Period. (The Evolution of Menstruation).” BCHS executive director Emily Thabes said the weeklong event at the end of May will feature guest speakers and cover a multitude of topics historical and contemporary.  
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Poll: Minnesotans think race, gender impact individual success

Poll: Minnesotans think race, gender impact individual success

About 40 percent of Minnesotans believe that being Black, Indigenous or Hispanic makes it harder to succeed in the state compared to being white or of Asian ancestry, newly released polling shows. Minnesotans also perceive a distinct advantage for men.
by Craig Helmstetter

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Investing in women and girls to ensure their safety, health and success

Investing in women and girls to ensure their safety, health and success

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the president and CEO of the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota about investing in women and girls to ensure their safety, health and economic success.
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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Five years after COVID-19 lockdown, racial health disparities linger

Five years after COVID-19 lockdown, racial health disparities linger

People of color experience a disproportionate burden of COVID-19 cases and deaths. In Minnesota, deaths from COVID-19 have been concentrated in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods.
by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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