In the summer of 1942, the first Black Marines arrived at Montford Point Camp, a 1,600-acre wooded swamp near Jacksonville, North Carolina
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Metro Transit continues hiring despite driver assault concerns
The agency continues to struggle with difficult working conditions that have attracted federal scrutiny and threaten to drive away their drivers new and old.
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Store closings in North Mpls a hardship for many
February will see the closing of two stores in North Minneapolis.
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Mississippi lawmakers seek return to Jim Crow with separate White system of justice
Mississippi’s Black community is outraged that state lawmakers are moving closer to establishing a separate justice system in Jackson for whites and African Americans.
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Devoted transportation advocate inspires Bicycle Safety Act
Toward the end of last year the Twin Cities lost a tireless and graceful advocate for all things transportation—Bill Dooley.
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Snow shoveling can be hazardous to your heart
People who are relatively healthy should note that pushing the snow with a shovel is better physically than lifting and throwing it.