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 Rethinking our relationship with clutter

 Rethinking our relationship with clutter

Two professional organizers took MPR News host Angela Davis inside their decluttering process.
by Angela Davis and Gretchen Brown

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‘Answered their final call’: Mourners honor fallen Burnsville first responders

‘Answered their final call’: Mourners honor fallen Burnsville first responders

Friends, family, community leaders and a legion of law enforcement on Wednesday honored fallen officers Matthew Ruge and Paul Elmstrand and firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth in a service filled with tears, humor, heartfelt stories and a solemn final ceremony reserved for those who pin on a badge of public service.
by Sarah Thamer, Jon Collins and Nicole Ki

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Graywolf Press celebrates 50 years of publishing wild literature 

Graywolf Press celebrates 50 years of publishing wild literature 

Graywolf Press, a notable independent publisher based in Minneapolis, is celebrating its 50th anniversary, marking a significant milestone for the small but influential nonprofit organization.
by Emily Bright

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St. Paul based podcast is 'Rewriting the Rules' of youth justice

St. Paul based podcast is 'Rewriting the Rules' of youth justice

St. Paul Youth Services originated in the 1970s with programs that were alternatives to juvenile detention. It has since expanded into youth leadership and engagement work. The third season of the organization’s podcast Rewriting the Rules launched in February.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Tackling the nursing home staffing crisis  

Tackling the nursing home staffing crisis  

Workers at some Minnesota nursing homes have planned a one-day strike next Tuesday. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about what it’s like to work in long-term care and why so many nursing homes can’t find enough employees.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Minnesota photographer finds more civility than division in ‘Purpletown’ project

Minnesota photographer finds more civility than division in ‘Purpletown’ project

Since the 2020 election, photographer Paul Shambroom has mapped and photographed what he calls “purple towns” — communities where votes for presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump were statistically tied. Even though these communities are evenly divided politically, Shambroom says civility is often high.
by Catharine Richert

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