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Judge dismisses lawsuit of injured Dakota Access pipeline protester

Judge dismisses lawsuit of injured Dakota Access pipeline protester

U.S. District Court Judge Daniel Traynor granted motions to dismiss the 2018 lawsuit by Sophia Wilansky, whose left forearm was injured in the blast from an “explosive munition” or a flashbang during a clash between protesters and law enforcement officers at a blocked highway bridge in November 2016.
by The Associated Press

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The loneliness epidemic: Why we’re lonely and how we can build connections

The loneliness epidemic: Why we’re lonely and how we can build connections

Two researchers joined MPR News host Angela Davis to help us understand why so many of us feel lonely, and why our mental health is so closely tied to serious physical health impacts.
by Angela Davis and Gretchen Brown

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New center aims to help people with an intellectual disability get college degrees in Minnesota

New center aims to help people with an intellectual disability get college degrees in Minnesota

Fewer than 3 percent of students with an intellectual disability in Minnesota attend college, according to the Minnesota Inclusive Higher Education Consortium. Advocates are working to change those numbers.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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New program looking for fosters to help keep domestic violence survivors with their pets

New program looking for fosters to help keep domestic violence survivors with their pets

The Minnesota Pet Foster coalition is looking to address a gap in services for survivors of domestic violence by ensuring the safety of their pets too.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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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.
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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.
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