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Recession by any other name still hits Blacks hardest

‘Some are having to consider taking their families to move back into their elderly parents’ homes…’

Hiawatha Golf Course saga continues

Business

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​Black Business Spotlight: Krewe Restaurant

‘Introducing Creole Cajun food to a rural West Central Minnesota community, it was a bit of a stretch.’

Black Business Spotlight: Jersey Jo’s

Summer money tips for kids

COVID-19 Info & Resources

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Boost now or wait? Many wonder how best to ride out COVID’s next wave

Many people tuned out the pandemic long ago, putting them at risk during the current wave, experts said.

Opinion

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WORD ON THE STREET | What can we do to stop the violence?

We asked community members: What do you think will help stop the violence in the community?

Bulletin

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No bags please!

Recycling in plastic bags is often pulled as trash at the sorting facility.

Five ways to avoid health scams

Go Green

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Midwest power grid capacity opens up, boosting renewable projects

‘We’re trying to meet the needs of utilities as they’re planning for shifting towards clean energy resources.’

Education

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Emory University announces the first African American studies Ph.D. program in the U.S. Southeast

Emory University in Atlanta has announced the first African American Studies Ph.D. Program in the Southeast United States.