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Vaccine brings hope as Ramadan begins

Vaccine brings hope as Ramadan begins

After a long, challenging year, the availability of a COVID-19 vaccine has brought hope to many in Minnesota and around the globe. Islamic leaders pushed to get the vaccine to as many Muslims as possible before the start of Ramadan, with vaccination clinics planned at mosques in the Twin Cities, Rochester and St. Cloud.
by Kirsti Marohn

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The Universal Title: Muhammad Ali's Spiritual Journey from Christianity to Islam

The Universal Title: Muhammad Ali's Spiritual Journey from Christianity to Islam

From America Abroad Media, The Muhammad Ali Center and PRX, “The Universal Title” is a one-hour special on Muhammad Ali’s spiritual journey from Christianity to Islam — And what really made him “The Greatest.”
by MPR News Staff

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Green Bay pastor appointed to serve the Diocese of Duluth

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Duluth could finally have a new bishop in place next month following the 2019 death of its longtime leader and the resignation of his chosen replacement.
by The Associated Press

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Bari Weiss speaks at St. Olaf about her book, 'How to Fight Anti-Semitism'

Bari Weiss speaks at St. Olaf about her book, 'How to Fight Anti-Semitism'

Former Wall Street Journal and New York Times journalist Bari Weiss speaks at the St. Olaf College Institute for Freedom and Community about the ideas in her book, “How to Fight Anti-Semitism.”
by MPR News Staff

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In Easter message, Pope Francis urges broad access to vaccines and an end to conflicts

In Easter message, Pope Francis urges broad access to vaccines and an end to conflicts

"Everyone requires assistance and has the right to have access to necessary care," Pope Francis said. "This is even more evident in these times where all of us are called to combat the pandemic, and vaccines are an essential tool in this fight."
by Jeannette Muhammad

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The sting that cuts through numbness: Horseradish on pandemic Passover tables

The sting that cuts through numbness: Horseradish on pandemic Passover tables

Horseradish will be on many Seder tables for the start of Passover, symbolizing the bitterness ancient Hebrews experienced during slavery in Egypt. Harshness and pain isn't a feeling many people need much help accessing right now, on this second pandemic Passover.
by Deena Prichep

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Rain gardens help Minneapolis’ first ‘eco-mosque’ control flooding

Rain gardens help Minneapolis’ first ‘eco-mosque’ control flooding

Climate change means wetter springs for Minnesota. One north Minneapolis mosque is using rain gardens to manage water and keep rivers clean.

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