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Minnesota Senate to pay former top DFL aide $110K to settle claims over her dismissal

Minnesota Senate to pay former top DFL aide $110K to settle claims over her dismissal

Carly Melin, a former chief of staff to the DFL Senate caucus, was let go and claimed it was related to who she was married to. The Senate Rules Committee has agreed to resolve the issue without agreeing to wrongdoing.
by Dana Ferguson

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‘Always truth in their story’: How one author talks across political divides

‘Always truth in their story’: How one author talks across political divides

Author Mónica Guzmán says she’s the proud, liberal daughter of conservative parents. She wrote a book about how she navigates challenging political discussions — and how the rest of us can use the same techniques to preserve important relationships. 
by Catharine Richert

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Bemidji State University community works to prevent possible drug deaths

Bemidji State University community works to prevent possible drug deaths

The CDC reports over one million people in the U.S. have died from drug overdoses since 1999. Bemidji State University, having experienced its own losses, is now taking action. 
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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CAIR-MN announces, later uninvites writer Shaun King as keynote speaker

CAIR-MN announces, later uninvites writer Shaun King as keynote speaker

The writer and activist was slotted to deliver the keynote speech at CAIR-Minnesota’s annual fundraiser. On Thursday, the nonprofit rescinded their invitation after concerns about King’s past fundraising efforts.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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A wide lens: Ethnic studies in Minnesota classrooms

Ethnic studies classes are coming soon to schools across Minnesota. What are these new social studies courses, and how might they look in your district? Hear from teachers and students already digging into ethnic studies during this North Star Journey Live special, hosted by Angela Davis.
by Angela Davis and Kelly Gordon

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