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Sabathani Community Center receives congressional praise for green efforts
Sen. Tina Smith and Rep. Ilhan Omar visited the Sabathani Community Center to celebrate its sustainability progress and cutting-edge green initiatives.
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Rep. Omar’s daughter suspended from college over Pro-Palestinian protests
Isra Hirsi, the daughter of Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar, has been suspended from Barnard College for her involvement in pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Columbia University.
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U.S. Coast Guard promotes first Black female admiral
U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Zeita Merchant has become the first Black female admiral in the service’s 233-year history.
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Community mourns the sudden passing of North Minneapolis entrepreneur Sammy McDowell
Arthur “Sammy” McDowell, a 48-year-old builder of sandwiches and community, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 21.
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More summer smoke? Experts monitor climate-fueled events and health effects
Minnesota health officials are warning of the health effects of climate change, including increased wildfire activity.
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Unraveling racism and DEI opposition in the workplace: an author’s perspective
Attorney and author Fatimah Gilliam’s book ‘Race Rules: What Your Black Friend Won’t Tell You’ serves as a guide to unlearn racism.
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New rideshare ordinance goes into effect July 1
Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously to delay the start of its new rideshare ordinance by two months.
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State’s Ethnic Studies Work Group takes up its controversial task
The Minnesota Department of Education Ethnic Studies Working Group began developing the framework for the state’s Ethnic Studies legislation.
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Is CPS missing its mark of reunifying families?
CPS failed to help reunite one Black family after their daughter ran away from home, and the Minnesota Department of Human Services is working to reduce racial disparities in its interactions with CPS.
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The hidden cost of gun violence: Lack of federal funding and the search for solutions
Gun violence has become a deadly and costly public health crisis in the US.
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New EPA rule establishes legally enforceable drinking water benchmark for PFAS chemicals
The EPA has announced a legally enforceable drinking-water benchmark for PFAS chemicals.
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Tenant Omnibus Bill would increase renters’ power
Minnesota lawmakers are being urged to pass policies that balance the scales for tenants’ rights and bring the state in line with the rest of the nation.
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O.J. Simpson dies at 76 after battle with cancer
O.J. Simpson, a towering figure in both the sports world and the annals of American legal history, has passed away at the age of 76 after a battle with cancer.
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Family protests Lino Lakes prison’s treatment of visiting children
Sharon Brooks and others protested Lino Lakes visitor policies on March 21.
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Black families disproportionately affected by Child Protection Services
Kelis Houston, a proponent of the African American Family Preservation Act, has advocated for an overhaul of the Minnesota child protection system.
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As Ramadan ends, Muslims don celebratory attire
Muslims from the Black Diaspora around the world celebrate Eid Al-Fitr by dressing up and showcasing their culture through clothing, which is a way to honor their faith and show gratitude for the blessing of life.
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MN plan would overhaul its recycling approach
Minnesota is considering a program to incentivize producers to reduce waste and improve recycling.
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Solar eclipses result from a fantastic celestial coincidence of scale and distance
Millions across the U.S. enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime chance to view a total solar eclipse.
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Tennessee State University board disbanded by MAGA loyalists as assault on DEI continues
Tennessee State University, the state’s only public historically Black college and university (HBCU), faces a tumultuous future as Gov. Bill Lee dissolved its board.