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.” The Twin Cities have some of the best standards of living in the country: high incomes, long life expectancies, a healthy population and access to a rich cultural scene. But the Twin Cities also have some of the most stark racial disparities. Home ownership, education levels, income and unemployment rates for black Minnesotans are among the worst in the country.

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Those disparities are getting a closer look in the aftermath of George Floyd’s killing. This Tuesday, we dove into the second part of our conversation about Minnesota grappling with the grim reality under the surface of Minnesota Nice. 

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Is a culture of politeness preventing us from solving Minnesota’s deep problems? This is the second half of our discussion about how Minnesota Nice might play into the stark racial disparities present in our state.

MPR News with Kerri Miller -When ‘Minnesota Nice’ … isn’t (part 2)

MPR News with Kerri Miller - When ‘Minnesota Nice’ … isn’t (part 2)

A new Census Bureau survey shows many racial disparities in Minnesota.

When ‘Minnesota Nice’ … isn’t (part 2)

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