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North Star Journey

North Star Journey is a celebration of communities in Minnesota and the champions who are doing the work that we should be bringing a voice to. We hope to bring new understandings of our state and what brought us to today. About | Credits

MPR News also hosts North Star Journey Live, an event series discussing topics about what Minnesota’s diverse communities need to thrive. Check it out here.

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Mistaken: Minnesota’s Korean adoptees grapple with confessed systemic corruption

Mistaken: Minnesota’s Korean adoptees grapple with confessed systemic corruption

Earlier this year, South Korea admitted to corruption in its adoption system. Minnesota is home to the largest Korean adoptee community in the U.S. North Star Journey Live hosted a conversation with Korean adoptees on Nov. 11 to hear their reaction.
by Kelly Gordon and Kaomi Lee

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From Budweiser to kimchi, a new book tells the stories behind immigrant and community recipes

From Budweiser to kimchi, a new book tells the stories behind immigrant and community recipes

A new cookbook honors the overlooked home chefs who nourish their communities, including a south Minneapolis artist carrying on their grandfather’s immigrant legacy by grilling his beloved “Drunk Chicken” and reflecting on heritage, activism and belonging.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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North Star Journey Live: Is college still worth it?

Climbing tuition costs and hefty student debt took the shine off a college education. Is college still worth it, or should high school students consider other post-secondary options? North Star Journey Live hosted a panel with Sahan Journal to talk with young adults and school counselors about the value of a college degree.
by Nina Moini and Kelly Gordon

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Tell us a story we are missing

Tell us a story we are missing

MPR News is dedicated to telling stories for Minnesota communities, by Minnesota communities. Have you seen something missing in our coverage? Have thoughts on how we should be approaching certain stories? We want to pass you the mic.
by Denzel Belin

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Cartoons, culture and care: Latino artist creates bilingual mental health universe

Cartoons, culture and care: Latino artist creates bilingual mental health universe

Rocky Casillas Aguirre’s bilingual art show, “U are the Universe,” uses playful cartoon characters to explore mental health in a way that’s accessible to Latino youth and families.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Building community through boxing: Inside Element Gym with Dalton Outlaw

Building community through boxing: Inside Element Gym with Dalton Outlaw

Meet Dalton Outlaw. Once a professional boxer, he’s now fighting for something bigger — supporting youth through boxing and strengthening his community.  
by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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Power Pair: Sportscaster Lea B. Olsen and filmmaker Daniel Bergin

Power Pair: Sportscaster Lea B. Olsen and filmmaker Daniel Bergin

Forget sibling rivalry. Let’s talk about some sibling excellence. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with her next Power Pair, award-winning filmmaker Daniel Bergin and his award-winning sister, sports broadcaster Lea Olsen.    
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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