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‘This whole other reality’: Pao Houa Her’s photos show complexity of Hmong diaspora
Pao Houa Her’s internationally acclaimed photography is rooted in her experience being born in Laos, living with her family in the jungle for a year, escaping to a refugee camp and moving to Minnesota.
Study: 5 years after George Floyd‘s murder, optimism for change has dwindled
The study from the Pew Research Center found that in 2020, 52 percent of U.S. adults said the increased focus on issues of race and racial inequality would lead to changes that would improve the lives of Black people. Five years later, 72 percent said they believe it did not lead to changes.
Minnesota wildfire aggravated by high winds and dry conditions
Leanne Langeberg, public information officer for the Minnesota Interagency Fire Center, spoke with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about the fire and fire safety on Monday’s Morning Edition.
Crews continue battling wildfire near Brimson, at least 3 homes and cabins burned
The Camp House Fire near Brimson has grown to 750 acres as of Monday morning. It was zero-percent contained as crews worked on the ground and from the air to douse the flames. Meanwhile, another large wildfire started Monday just a few miles away.
The future of federal funding for NPR and PBS
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the president and CEO of National Public Radio about how President Trump’s call to end federal funding for NPR and PBS could affect public radio and TV stations around the country.