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Southern Minnesota musicians and fans gather for workshops, concerts in second annual festival

Southern Minnesota musicians and fans gather for workshops, concerts in second annual festival

The Minnesota Original Music Festival kicks off Wednesday and runs through Sunday, bringing together musicians in southern Minnesota for live performances and educational opportunities.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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It Happens Here explores reactions to new Indigenous education standards

WTIP North Shore Community Radio recently looked at the debate over how to teach kids about Minnesota’s past, with a focus on new statewide standards that will require schools to include Indigenous history in their curriculum.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Evolving police pursuit policy in Minnesota: An expert weighs in

Evolving police pursuit policy in Minnesota: An expert weighs in

On July 26, a former Minneapolis police officer will report to the Hennepin County workhouse to serve nine months for the death of an innocent motorist during a high-speed chase. His sentencing raises questions about the consequences police officers can face in pursuits that go wrong, and who has the authority to hand down that discipline.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Duluth musician Gaelynn Lea debuts new play, continues work to make stages more accessible

Duluth musician Gaelynn Lea debuts new play, continues work to make stages more accessible

Seven years since winning NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest, Duluth musician Gaelynn Lea has played hundreds of gigs around the world, scored a Broadway play and become an influential advocate for disability awareness.
by Dan Kraker

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Could private-sector scholarships play a big role in closing racial gaps in higher education?

Could private-sector scholarships play a big role in closing racial gaps in higher education?

Colleges and universities are figuring out how to move forward in the wake of last month's Supreme Court decision to end affirmative action. One Minnesota-based organization says private-sector scholarships can play a big role in closing racial gaps in higher education.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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'Not Mobile' podcast investigates mismanagement in Northfield's mobile home park

'Not Mobile' podcast investigates mismanagement in Northfield's mobile home park

In a new investigative podcast called ‘Not Mobile,’ Cait Kelley uncovered how the mishmash of federal, state and local jurisdictions make it close to impossible for most mobile home park residents to get support when corporate park owners don't hold up their end of their deal.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Minneapolis native designed Barbie's wardrobe for decades

Minneapolis native designed Barbie's wardrobe for decades

Since her beginning, Barbie has been known for her great outfits. Former Minnesotan Carol Spencer worked as a fashion designer for the Barbie brand for 35 years, and she joined Minnesota Now to talk about her career.
by Ellen Finn, Sam Stroozas and Alex V. Cipolle

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