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New data shows Minnesota’s homeless population is more Native American, rural than ever

New data shows Minnesota’s homeless population is more Native American, rural than ever

Often people without stable housing live unnoticed and without the safety and care they need. That’s why the Wilder Foundation in St. Paul conducts a survey of all the unhoused people they can find every three years.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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State police obtain phone video showing 2021 shooting of Winston Smith

State police obtain phone video showing 2021 shooting of Winston Smith

The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension did not release the video or describe it in detail, but the agency says the footage shows the fatal shooting of Winston Smith in Minneapolis on June 3, 2021.
by MPR News Staff and Matt Sepic

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Cargill to lay off about 475 employees in Minnesota, 8,000 worldwide

Cargill to lay off about 475 employees in Minnesota, 8,000 worldwide

The Minnesota-based agricultural trading giant told employees Monday that it would be eliminating 5 percent of its staff in an effort to realign their talent and resources with their strategy.
by Kyra Miles

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St. Cloud appoints first Somali American to city council

St. Cloud appoints first Somali American to city council

On a unanimous vote, the city council appointed Hudda Ibrahim to fill a vacancy on the seven-member board. She replaces Jake Anderson, who was elected St. Cloud mayor last month.
by Kirsti Marohn

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North Star Journey Live: Lessons on belonging from the international student potluck

How do we create belonging for newcomers to our communities? That’s the topic of this North Star Journey Live conversation recorded at the international student potluck at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minn.
by Sarah Thamer and Kelly Gordon

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A sweet lesson: History museum teaches appreciation for buildings, design through gingerbread

A sweet lesson: History museum teaches appreciation for buildings, design through gingerbread

The Stearns History Museum sponsors community classes that aim to teach concepts of architecture and design using an unusual medium: gingerbread. Its organizers say if people know more about how buildings are put together, they’ll be able to better care for them and keep them in use.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Sen. Omar Fateh announces candidacy for Minneapolis mayor, says Frey is ‘failing’ residents

Sen. Omar Fateh announces candidacy for Minneapolis mayor, says Frey is ‘failing’ residents

The first Somali elected to the Minnesota Senate is now seeking to lead the states largest city. Sen. Omar Fateh announced Monday he will challenge incumbent, and fellow DFLer Jacob Frey for the mayor’s office.
by Cari Spencer

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