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.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
How to stay hydrated and avoid heat illness on hot days
Employers must ensure outdoor workers have frequent breaks for water, shade, and other safeguards to reduce the need for water.
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NIL becomes college sports’ free agencyÂ
The new era of NIL and free agency is transforming college sports, with coaches adjusting to the changing landscape.
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Minnesota part of deeper look into ‘988’ crisis line effectiveness
Minnesota is praised for adopting a telecom fee to ensure stable financing of call center operations, and the revamped National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is nearing its second anniversary.
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Saving Minnesota’s forests for future generations of public school students
Samuel P. Reed, a forest and climate ecologist in Minnesota, advocates for climate-adaptive strategies on School Trust lands to ensure the long-term sustainability of public education funding.
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Black Business Spotlight: Arise Medical and Wellness
Dr. Nana Wilmot-DeSouza is the owner of Arise Medical and Wellness, a practice specializing in primary care and immigration health services.
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2024 NBA Draft: Cam Christie and Terrence Shannon in the mix for Timberwolves
Cam Christie, a 6’6″ guard from Minnesota, is projected to be a late first or early second round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
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Saroya Tinker on the future of Black representation in PWHL
The PWHL closed its inaugural season with a second annual draft, featuring 42 players, including Wisconsin’s Chayla Edwards, the only Black player who declared for the seven-round draft.
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Many opioid deaths are not overdoses—they’re being poisoned
The opioid-related death rate among Black Americans exceeded that of their white counterparts for the first time in 2020.