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Water safety for the kids who need it most

Water safety for the kids who need it most

Children of color and children on the autism spectrum are less likely to know how to swim than their peers. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about efforts to bring water safety and swim lessons to communities most at risk.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Minnesota’s home care workers fight for retirement benefits

Minnesota’s home care workers fight for retirement benefits

If you’re looking for job security, you might consider being a home health or personal care aid. It’s the highest demand job in Minnesota, according to the state government. But the low median wage for the job leaves little for retirement savings. Some workers are fighting to change that.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Minneapolis mosque and synagogue targeted in threats, vandalism

Minneapolis mosque and synagogue targeted in threats, vandalism

Minneapolis Police are investigating the defacing of Temple Israel, a synagogue in Minneapolis. On Monday, a suspect spray-painted swastikas on the doors and pillar of the building.
by Nina Moini, Ellie Roth and Ellen Finn

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Amid safety concerns, federal government puts land into trust for Prairie Island Indian Community

Amid safety concerns, federal government puts land into trust for Prairie Island Indian Community

The Prairie Island Indian Community can start preparing to move its gaming operations — should that be necessary — after a ruling by the federal government last week put about 400 acres of land into trust. It was spurred by the tribe’s concerns that “catastrophic” flooding or an incident from the nearby nuclear power plant would render their casino inoperable.
by Melissa Olson

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Morning Announcements for Dec. 17

Morning Announcements for Dec. 17

Here are the morning announcements for Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024.
by MPR News Staff

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Divided over politics, a father and son in Minnesota sought a therapist’s help

Divided over politics, a father and son in Minnesota sought a therapist’s help

A father and adult son with sharp political differences sat down with a therapist to figure out how they can have more productive political conversations at a time of intense polarization in the country.
by Annie Baxter

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