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August 13, 2021 5:57 AM

Census data: U.S. is diversifying, white population shrinking

No racial or ethnic group dominates for those under age 18, and white people declined in numbers for the first time on record in the overall U.S. population as the Hispanic and Asian populations boomed this past decade, according to the 2020 census data.

by The Associated Press

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August 13, 2021 4:01 AM

What the new census data shows about race depends on how you look at it

Growing numbers of people in the U.S. are reporting on census forms that they identify with more than one racial group. But they're often hidden in breakdowns of the country's demographics.

by Connie Hanzhang Jin, Ruth Talbot and Hansi Lo Wang

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August 12, 2021 7:07 PM

Census: Major changes for state demographics, politics

New U.S. census data shows the bulk of Minnesota’s population growth over the past decade took place in the Twin Cities metro, paralleled by an increase of Minnesotans of color.

by David H. Montgomery

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August 12, 2021 5:16 PM

Infrastructure bill offers ‘once in a generation' investment in climate resilience

The Senate’s bipartisan infrastructure bill is headed to the House, where progressive Democrats say it doesn't do enough to reduce emissions. But it does invest billions to help communities prepare for the effects of climate change.

by Paul Huttner

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August 12, 2021 4:11 PM

Grand jury indicts Minn. GOP operative on child sex trafficking charges

Anton J. Lazzaro has strong connections to prominent Minnesota Republicans including party chair Jennifer Carnahan and her husband U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn.

by Brian Bakst and Matt Sepic

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August 12, 2021 2:46 PM

U.S. sends troops to Kabul to evacuate some embassy staff

With security rapidly deteriorating in Afghanistan, the United States is sending in an additional 3,000 troops to help evacuate some personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, officials said Thursday.

by The Associated Press

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August 12, 2021 7:25 AM

New census data will shake up Minnesota politics

Thursday afternoon the Census Bureau finally releases detailed information from the 2020 census, which will show how Minnesota has changed over the past decade, and also impact how political power and government spending will be distributed over the next decade. Here’s what to look for.

by David H. Montgomery

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August 12, 2021 6:06 AM

Census data kicks off effort to reshape U.S. House districts

Redistricting season officially kicks off with the release of detailed population data from the U.S. Census Bureau that will be used to redraw voting districts nationwide — potentially helping determine control of the U.S. House in the 2022 elections and providing an electoral edge for the next decade.

by The Associated Press

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August 12, 2021 5:25 AM

Why the new census data won't give a full picture of race and ethnicity in the U.S.

No census has been perfect. COVID-19, Trump officials' interference and the Census Bureau's new privacy protections have raised concerns about the reliability of demographic data from the 2020 count.

by Hansi Lo Wang