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Huge crowds march in St. Paul over abortion rights
Marching from Saint Paul College to the state Capitol, demonstrators shouted “my body, my choice” and carried signs that read “we won’t go back.” Once at the Capitol, several speakers impressed upon the crowd that while the right to have an abortion remains in Minnesota, the fight is not over yet.
Family calls for release of video of police shooting of Tekle Sundberg
As family and community members gathered for a rally following the police shooting of Andrew Tekle Sundberg, a neighbor angrily expressed frustration. She said shots Sundberg fired during a standoff nearly killed her and her children.
Search warrant: MPD snipers shot man from across street during standoff
Authorities haven’t said yet what prompted the snipers to shoot 20-year-old Andrew Tekle Sundberg following hours of police trying to negotiate with Sundberg to end the standoff.
Ukrainian soccer players find fun - and purpose - in visit to Minnesota
Among the thousands of young soccer players in Minnesota for the USA Cup tournament this week are a few dozen Ukrainians. They’re here not to just to play the game, but also to raise awareness of their nation’s struggle.
From page to pitch: Minneapolis Monarchs bring quidditch back to Cities this weekend
What was once a fictional game in the popular Harry Potter series has become a high-intensity sport around the world. In Minnesota, the Minneapolis Monarchs are preparing for their home opener.
Number of Latino farmers small, but growing
According to the agricultural census, Minnesota is home to about 112,000 farmers. Of those, 650 identify as Hispanic or Latino. That number is growing.
Duluth mural project connects city to its Ojibwe history
A mural project in Duluth honors an Ojibwe chief and the vital trip he took 170 years ago to preserve tribal homelands.
Osterholm: There's a new COVID variant. Should we be worried?
There’s a new COVID-19 variant on the radar called BA 2.75. MPR News Reporter Catharine Richert talked with veteran epidemiologist Michael Osterholm about the latest insights.
Ep. 9 The economics of ethnic enclaves
Va-Megn Thoj of the Asian Economic Development Association, says some immigrants and refugees who start their own businesses, do so out of necessity, not because they want to be their own boss. He says some would rather not have to work the long hours for small profits. But too many can’t get hired for other jobs.