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How an exiled activist in Minnesota helped spur big political changes in Ethiopia

How an exiled activist in Minnesota helped spur big political changes in Ethiopia

Ethiopia's recent changes are due largely to an uprising by young men from the largest ethnic group, the Oromo. Their inspiration: Jawar Mohammed, who created a media network in exile in Minnesota.
by Eyder Peralta

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In British Arrows, ads may sell best that sell the least

In British Arrows, ads may sell best that sell the least

The annual collection of Britain's best TV commercials is a holiday tradition at the Walker Art Center.
by Euan Kerr

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MPR's Mark Steil reflects on 40 years of covering farm country

Today is the official last day on the job for MPR's Worthington-based reporter, who has been with MPR since 1978. He joined MPR News' Phil Picardi to talk about the state of agriculture in Minnesota.
by Phil Picardi

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State lawmakers won't rush tax code rewrite

State lawmakers won't rush tax code rewrite

When state leaders failed to agree on a tax plan last spring, there was talk they could tackle it when the Legislature reconvened in 2019. But it's not going to happen.
by Brian Bakst

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Cuba extends internet to mobile phones, promising new access

Cuba extends internet to mobile phones, promising new access

It was only 10 years ago that the Castro government lifted its ban that prohibited regular citizens from buying computers. Today, phones are a key method of accessing the Internet in Cuba.
by Bill Chappell

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Globe University, Minnesota School of Business argue for more limited student restitution

Globe University, Minnesota School of Business argue for more limited student restitution

Two schools found to have misled students say they don't have to pay everyone deceived, but the state of Minnesota disagrees. The two sides tangled over that question before the Minnesota Supreme Court Tuesday.
by Peter Cox

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