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Minneapolis to share new emergency response program in wake of after-action report completion

Minneapolis to share new emergency response program in wake of after-action report completion

The after-action report included 27 recommendations to improve emergency response following the riots after George Floyd’s murder.
by Cathy Wurzer, Matt Sepic and Ellen Finn

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Inside Minnesota Supreme Court oral arguments over felon voting law

Inside Minnesota Supreme Court oral arguments over felon voting law

For the second time in recent years, the Minnesota Supreme Court is examining laws that dictate when people convicted of felonies are allowed back in the voting booth.
by Cathy Wurzer, Dana Ferguson (NPR) and Alanna Elder

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Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ reinforces her dedication to Black reclamation — and country music

Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ reinforces her dedication to Black reclamation — and country music

As a Black woman reclaiming country music, Beyoncé stands in opposition to stereotypical associations of the genre with whiteness. The genre, though, has its roots in Black traditions and culture and her album pays homage to some of her forerunners and influences, like Linda Martell.
by The Associated Press

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‘Ozempig’ remains Minnesota baseball team’s mascot despite uproar that name is form of fat-shaming

‘Ozempig’ remains Minnesota baseball team’s mascot despite uproar that name is form of fat-shaming

Almost immediately after the team announced the name this week ahead of Saturday’s opening day game, criticism began pouring in on social media from people distressed by the name, calling it hurtful and insensitive.
by The Associated Press

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International Institute of Minnesota has helped thousands of refugees rebuild lives in America

International Institute of Minnesota has helped thousands of refugees rebuild lives in America

Shalom Mugisha is one of the thousands of refugees who have settled in the state with help from the International Institute of Minnesota. The organization expects close to 700 refugees to arrive in the state this year. 
by Sarah Thamer

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Next U.S. census will have new boxes for ‘Middle Eastern or North African,’ ‘Latino’

Next U.S. census will have new boxes for ‘Middle Eastern or North African,’ ‘Latino’

Biden officials approved proposals for the U.S. census and federal surveys to change how Latinos are asked about their race and ethnicity and to add a checkbox for "Middle Eastern or North African."
by Hansi Lo Wang

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Police investigating racial harassment of NCAA women’s basketball team in Idaho

Police investigating racial harassment of NCAA women’s basketball team in Idaho

Police are investigating reported harassment of the University of Utah women's basketball team while staying in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, for the NCAA tournament in nearby Spokane, Wash.
by Troy Oppie

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