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Social Issues

New small business program looks to revitalize Selby Avenue corridor in Rondo neighborhood

New small business program looks to revitalize Selby Avenue corridor in Rondo neighborhood

A new effort is underway to support emerging entrepreneurs in the Rondo neighborhood of St. Paul. It’s part of a larger vision to revitalize the historic economic and cultural center that was fractured by the construction of I-94 decades ago.
by Tom Crann, Josh Cobb and Ngoc Bui

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Paint it black? A beloved community mural is painted over in northeast Minneapolis

Paint it black? A beloved community mural is painted over in northeast Minneapolis

Gustavo Lira’s mural in northeast Minneapolis — symbolizing cultural embrace and funded by a Great Streets grant —— was painted over without his knowledge, sparking community outrage and highlighting the need for better communication and protections for public art.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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The Burden of Being

The Burden of Being

This special program explores the unique mental health burdens of Black women and girls in the United States.
by Jessica Bari

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A Girl Scouts troop offers hope and ‘sisters for life’ for migrant children

A Girl Scouts troop offers hope and ‘sisters for life’ for migrant children

Girl Scouts Troop 6,000 in New York City helps migrant girls establish connections and a platform to start a new life in a new country but also equips them with crucial life skills.
by Jasmine Garsd

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As the FDA evaluates ecstasy treatment for PTSD, questions mount about the evidence

As the FDA evaluates ecstasy treatment for PTSD, questions mount about the evidence

Clinical trials of MDMA have been promising, but concerns have emerged about the quality of the research. A June hearing scheduled by the Food and Drug Administration is likely to address them.
by Will Stone

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Minnesota House delays vote on equal rights amendment after prolonged debate on other bills

Minnesota House delays vote on equal rights amendment after prolonged debate on other bills

The bill would put a question before voters in 2026 about amending Minnesota’s constitution to add additional protections from discrimination.
by Dana Ferguson and Clay Masters

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