Delphanie Daniels revived the Midwest Greek Step Show in 2024, creating a platform for the community to celebrate the culture of the Divine Nine and showcase the achievements of the Black community.
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City to present its vision for George Floyd Square
Minnesota is redeveloping George Perry Floyd Square, a memorial site for George Floyd, with the help of the Black-led architectural design firm 4RM+ULA and the Cultural Wellness Center, to create a space for racial healing, community engagement, and economic vitality.
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‘Blacklight On Sports’ featuring Colin Moore
Colin Moore is an educator and high school boys basketball in the metro area. He currently serves as the head boys coach at St. Paul Johnson High School and Community and Cultural specialist in the St. Paul Public Schools. He became head coach in 2020 after spending years as an assistant to Hall of Farmer […]
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Polysubstance drug use a ‘fourth wave’ of opioid epidemic
The United States is experiencing a fourth wave of opioid epidemic, with a staggering increase in the combination of fentanyl and methamphetamine use, and a decrease in heroin and prescribed opioid use, leading to a rise in overdose deaths.
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Twin Cities Black Film Festival rolls on—as does its founder
Natalie Morrow, founder of the Twin Cities Black Film Festival, is attending this year’s event in a wheelchair after suffering a stroke, while the festival continues to showcase the best in cinema from around the world.
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Strengthening voter access and equity
With early voting underway in Minnesota and a new law protecting the electoral process, Attorney General Keith Ellison released updated guidance on the right to vote safely in a new electronic Election Report Form that Minnesotans can use if they encounter challenges in exercising their right to vote. “Minnesotans cherish our democracy and our freedom to […]
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Black women are missing four times longer than white women
The issue of missing women, particularly Black and Indigenous women, has gained national attention in Minnesota.
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$5 million grant aims to reduce stroke disparities in Minnesota
The American Heart Association and the Minnesota Department of Health have received a $5 million grant to improve stroke care for underserved populations, with a public awareness campaign and implementation of care standards.
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Knowledge is power during Workplace Rights Week in MN
Minnesota is observing Workplace Rights Week, encouraging workers to be aware of new laws such as earned sick-time requirements, expanded penalties for misclassifying employees as independent contractors, and more.
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Unongo brings confidence, excitement to Tommies volleyball
Miriam Unongo and the St. Thomas volleyball team are off to a great start this season, having clinched their third-straight non-conference tournament without a loss.
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Can more be done to help find women of color who are missing?Â
Joanne Rulford, a 24-year-old African American mother, has been missing since 1988, and her case is one of Minnesota’s oldest cold cases.
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Wanna know what climate change looks like in 50 years? MN tool can help
The University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership has launched a digital tool called MN CliMAT, which allows users to map out climate change predictions and make informed decisions for future planning.
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Federal changes aim to reduce prescription drug costs for older adults in Minnesota
Under the Inflation Reduction Act, Medicare enrollees will benefit from price reductions on prescription drugs, with the first wave of price controls taking effect next year and additional drugs covered in 2025, resulting in significant savings for older Minnesotans.
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Rachel Banham returns to Minnesota with Chicago Sky
Rachel Banham, a Lakeville native, is back in town on Friday as Chicago and Minnesota finish their regular season series.
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Gopher senior lineman sees multi-businesses in his future
Jalen Logan-Redding, a fifth-year senior defensive lineman at Minnesota, is a self-taught photographer who plans to start his own photography business and is determined to play in the NFL.
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U.S. poverty rates fall, but aid still needed in Minnesota
The U.S. has been fighting poverty for six decades, and while the rate is currently at 9.6%, the pandemic has caused a significant setback in the progress made in reducing poverty.
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Primary day in Minnesota: Vote for candidates, choose November ballot
Minnesota residents can vote in the Primary Election on August 13 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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It’s official: Kamala Harris selects Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as 2024 VP running mate
Vice President Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her vice-presidential running mate, citing his background as a two-term governor and his commitment to middle-class families.
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MSR Publisher Tracey Williams-Dillard inspires teen journalists
Tracey Williams-Dillard, publisher and CEO of the MSR, motivated a group of high school students in the Youth Curator Program.
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Decoding the science of reading: What you need to know
Great MN Schools is working to improve reading and learning outcomes by providing practical guidance on the science of reading.