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Journalist Brian Goldstone talks about America's homeless problem in his new book

Journalist Brian Goldstone talks about America's homeless problem in his new book

It used to be, if you had a job in America, you could usually afford to put a roof over your head. There’s no longer the case, says journalist Brian Goldstone in his sobering new book, “There is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America.”
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Walz says he’s running again to block Trump policies from ‘seeping’ into Minnesota

Walz says he’s running again to block Trump policies from ‘seeping’ into Minnesota

Gov. Tim Walz said he was well-positioned to lead the state through possible turbulence from federal policies after serving at the helm during the COVID-19 pandemic and civil unrest following the murder of George Floyd. And he promised to push back on the Trump administration.
by Dana Ferguson and Cathy Wurzer

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Rochester's Latino Fest celebrates Hispanic heritage and culture

Rochester's Latino Fest celebrates Hispanic heritage and culture

The event is set to bring in more than 2,000 participants and dozens of vendors to Rochester’s Peace Plaza. There will also be a chihuahua fashion show.
by Brandt Williams, Ngoc Bui and Gretchen Brown

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MN Shortlist, Sept. 19-25: Trixie Mattel at Avant Garden and more

MN Shortlist, Sept. 19-25: Trixie Mattel at Avant Garden and more

Minnesota Shortlist is your weekly curated roundup of recommended arts events from MPR News, this week including dance from Ananya Dance Theatre, French literature and crop art at Farm Aid.
by Jacob Aloi, Anika Besst, Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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From Italy to Powderhorn, the American Porch (and PorchFest) endures

From Italy to Powderhorn, the American Porch (and PorchFest) endures

At the 2025 Venice Biennale, Minneapolis designers Ross Altheimer and Maura Rockcastle unveiled a massive porch at the U.S. Pavilion as a symbol of community and togetherness, echoing local Minnesota PorchFests like Powderhorn’s, where porches become neighborhood stages for music, food and connection.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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