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Black-owned businesses say DEI initiatives fell short

Black-owned businesses say DEI initiatives fell short

Trump’s rollback of DEI initiatives leaves some Black-owned business leaders unfazed. Biden’s DEI policies delivered some gains — but not enough to overcome structural barriers. ‘Good old boy’ network and other barriers shut minority-owned firms out of federal government contracts, some firms say.

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U.S. and Russia discuss ending Ukraine war, without Kyiv

U.S. and Russia discuss ending Ukraine war, without Kyiv

The talks build on last week’s phone call between President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin during which the two leaders agreed to work together toward a negotiated end to the war.
by Charles Maynes

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Researchers link a gene to the emergence of spoken language

Researchers link a gene to the emergence of spoken language

Why did humans start speaking? Scientists suggest genetics played a big role. They say the evolution of this singular ability has been key to our survival. A new study links a particular gene to the ancient origins of spoken language.
by The Associated Press

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Hall of Famer Dave Winfield retires from players union

Hall of Famer Dave Winfield retires from players union

Dave Winfield retired Monday from the Major League Baseball Players Association. He started as a standout at the University of Minnesota, joining the San Diego Padres and later bringing the Toronto Blue Jays to a World Series win in 1992.
by The Associated Press

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St. Paul vigil remembers Sam Nordquist, calls for justice after his killing in New York

St. Paul vigil remembers Sam Nordquist, calls for justice after his killing in New York

Five people in New York face murder charges in the killing of Nordquist, a transgender man from Minnesota. To mourn his loss, a group of about 100 people gathered in below zero temperatures Monday on the steps of the state Capitol in St. Paul.
by Regina Medina

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Burnsville marks one year since first responders‘ deaths with wreath tribute, special ceremony

Burnsville marks one year since first responders‘ deaths with wreath tribute, special ceremony

On Tuesday, the city of Burnsville commemorated the line-of-duty deaths of two police officers, Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, and firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth. It has been one year since they were killed while responding to a domestic violence call.
by MPR News Staff and Regina Medina

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For a St. Cloud family, Trump’s pause of refugee admissions brings worry for Afghan relatives

For a St. Cloud family, Trump’s pause of refugee admissions brings worry for Afghan relatives

One of President Trump’s first actions after taking office was an executive order indefinitely suspending the U.S. refugee resettlement program. A family living in St. Cloud who fled Afghanistan a year ago worries about relatives left behind.
by Kirsti Marohn

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