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Radio Camp 2025 explores the work of Loft Literary Center writers and those who support them

Radio Camp 2025 explores the work of Loft Literary Center writers and those who support them

Radio Camp this year focused on writers of fiction, poetry and memoir and the Minneapolis center where many teach. The Loft Literary Center offered interviewees so high school students could learn to research, interview and produce radio stories.
by MPR News Staff

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More than a story: Minnesota researcher explores the power of fairy tales on children

More than a story: Minnesota researcher explores the power of fairy tales on children

Fairy tales are more than magical stories. They’re portals that help children and adults better understand their world. MPR News spoke with a Minnesotan who’s a renowned researcher on the subject of fairy tales and how they help young children navigate their lives.
by Kyra Miles

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Feds unveil new investigation over Minnesota’s transgender athlete policy

Feds unveil new investigation over Minnesota’s transgender athlete policy

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says it will examine whether the state’s policy allowing transgender athletes to play on women’s and girl’s sports teams constitutes sex discrimination. It’s the last in a legal tug of war over the issue.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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U.S. sues Minnesota over law that helps students without legal status get in-state tuition

U.S. sues Minnesota over law that helps students without legal status get in-state tuition

The U.S. government is suing Minnesota over a state law extending eligibility for in-state tuition to people without legal immigration status. The lawsuit argues the Minnesota Dream Act which was passed more than a decade ago, discriminates against citizens from other states.
by MPR News Staff

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Jewish students at Minnesota universities will have additional support this fall

Jewish students at Minnesota universities will have additional support this fall

University campuses have become the center of tensions during Israel’s war in Gaza. In response, the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas have created a the role of director of campus affairs to support students.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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University of Minnesota not holding Juneteenth event due to ‘budget constraints’ this year

University of Minnesota not holding Juneteenth event due to ‘budget constraints’ this year

The University of Minnesota quietly canceled its annual Juneteenth celebration this year due to budget constraints, drawing disappointment from community partners while encouraging attendance at other local events.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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Tuition hikes on tap for University of Minnesota students this fall

Tuition hikes on tap for University of Minnesota students this fall

Hannah Reynolds with the Minnesota Daily was at the meeting and joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Thursday to run down potential program cuts and recount community reaction.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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