The conservative-led justices ruled 6-3 against the admissions policies at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina, a decision that will have widespread and lasting implications.
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U.S. Postal Service reopens Longfellow office
‘Two years or three years is hard when you have no other way to send or receive your mail.’
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Frey rolls out new government reforms
The MSR recently caught up with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey to discuss a number of issues, including new reforms.
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Community presses for answers after tragic loss of five young lives
‘It is our collective responsibility to honor their memories by advocating for justice for them, and to ensure that their legacy is always remembered.’
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Stamp honoring late Rep. John Lewis unveiled
Postal officials said the John Lewis Forever stamp is a lasting tribute to a remarkable individual who dedicated his life to making the United States a better place for all its citizens.
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Carbon Sound aims to bolster appreciation of Black music
‘The goal of my show is to brighten people’s day and make it a little bit better.’
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Black Business Spotlight: Nadine’s Plus Size Boutique
‘I felt like there was a need in our community for plus-size clothing that’s more urban, more fashionable.’
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Summer Guide: June 22-28
The MSR’s guide to summer festivals, concerts, and activities for the week of June 22-28.
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Acclaimed doctor Charles Crutchfield III passes
Renowned Minnesota dermatologist Charles E. Crutchfield III, MD, passed away on the morning of June 21.
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Twin Cities could see extended summer smog (updated)
The MPCA says we can expect more days ahead where air quality will degrade to dangerous conditions.
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Community doubtful of real police reform despite DOJ investigation
The DOJ’s investigation found that Minneapolis police officers had engaged in patterns and practices of discriminatory policing.
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Juneteenth’s divisive history
‘Without confronting the horrors of the country’s bloody history through education, we run the risk of losing the willingness to go deep to do the work necessary to dismantle systems of inequality.’
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Metro Transit service change with increased ridership
With ridership increasing and the agency saying its ongoing operator hiring efforts are successful, Metro Transit has restored some of its service cuts.
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With graduation rates rising, are schools rebounding after the pandemic?
‘The gap between who can read a diploma and who is getting a diploma is growing.’
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Henrietta Lacks nominated for Congressional Gold Medal for contributions to modern medicine
‘We can work to ensure that Americans know her story and the critical impact her life-saving cells have had on global health.’
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Celebrate Juneteenth 2023: event highlights in the Twin Cities and beyond
From music to parades, festivals, block parties and cookouts, here are Juneteenth event highlights.
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Trump indictment reveals 37 felony counts relating to his mishandling of classified documents
The indictment names seven separate statutes that Trump is accused of breaking and 31 counts of deliberate retention of national security information.
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Black Business Spotlight: Sweet Heaven by Nne
‘Even if I never got paid to design cakes, the fact that I’m creating a cake is enough of a reward for me. It brings me joy.’
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Minneapolis sees drop in gun-related violence so far this year
‘Violent crime is dropping and the fact that shootings are even below pre-pandemic levels underscores that what we are doing is working.’
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The case for juvenile justice reform
Moriarty stands by her decision to offer the plea deal and the decision to offer two years in juvenile detention followed by an extended juvenile justice sentence.