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New financial assistance effort aimed at reducing Minnesota's stark homeownership racial gap
Thousands of Minnesota families long shut out of home ownership stand to benefit from a new program aimed at building generational wealth. Advocates hope the help will reduce Minnesota’s stark racial home ownership gap.
New ‘green bank’ for climate projects set to launch this year
The Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority will distribute funding for green energy and other climate-friendly projects. The first projects from the $45 million pool could be funded early this summer.
Minneapolis City Council approves $950,000 settlement with journalists detained or injured during 2020 unrest
The Minneapolis City Council voted Thursday to approve a $950,000 settlement on behalf of journalists detained or injured by Minneapolis police during unrest following George Floyd’s killing in 2020. 
From prison to Harvard: John Poupart's journey to becoming founder of the American Indian Policy Center
In the MPR series Connect the Dots, we’re asking community elders to share their wisdom and lessons learned about what really matters in life.
Falcon Heights considers the future of policing in the city
Following the police killing of Philando Castile in 2016, Falcon Heights terminated its police contract with St. Anthony Village. But now it is considering bringing the partnership back.
Minnesota Secretary of State: Voters hang back to let presidential primary ballot uncertainty clear
DFL Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon was listening closely to the Supreme Court oral arguments in the presidential ballot case concerning former President Donald Trump’s eligibility. He shared what the case could mean for Minnesota voters.