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Stories from August 20, 2026

Beyond books: How public libraries are changing

Beyond books: How public libraries are changing

Libraries aren’t just places to find a good book. They’re places to create, learn, connect and access technology and other resources. Coming up at 9 a.m. on Thursday, MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests explore how public libraries are meeting community needs.
by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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Publishing bilingual poetry collection is 'a dream' for Minnesota refugee advocate

Publishing bilingual poetry collection is 'a dream' for Minnesota refugee advocate

Poems in Ana Fores Tomayo’s new collection, “Peregrina/Pilgrim” are in both English and Spanish but are not straight translations because, she says, that’s “not poetry." Fores Tomayo is executive director of Refugee Support Network.
by Elena See

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‘If you’re not first, you’re last’: Mayo lawsuit highlights tensions in hospitals' race to use AI

‘If you’re not first, you’re last’: Mayo lawsuit highlights tensions in hospitals' race to use AI

There's a rush to be first to better treat patients with sophisticated technology and to cut costs. But experts say they need to slow down to ensure quality, accuracy and that AI is used ethically and patient data is protected.
by Molly Castle Work

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How a Native-owned company helped tribes bridge the digital divide 

How a Native-owned company helped tribes bridge the digital divide 

Madonna Peltier Yawakie saw a yawning, unmet need for Wi-Fi networks and digital connections on tribal lands and then set herself on a journey to meet it. Her success is part of a quiet national boom in Native-owned businesses.
by Melissa Olson

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