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160 years of sanctuary at Pilgrim Baptist Church
St. Paul’s Pilgrim Baptist Church first formed in 1863 when a group of formerly enslaved people, led by a man named Robert Thomas Hickman, began worshiping together. The historic church is celebrating 160 years this weekend.
What’s your view, post-Roe? Minnesotans share some thoughts
MPR News put calls out on social media asking Minnesotans to reflect on the abortion issue and how their views might have shifted one year after Roe v. Wade was overturned. Here’s what they had to say.
A group of young people are suing the state of Montana for their energy policy
A “constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment”. That’s why 16 young people between ages 5 and 22 are suing the state of Montana seeking a transition to a less carbon-intensive energy policy.
Derrick Thompson charged with 10 counts of criminal vehicular homicide
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced the driver in Friday’s crash that killed five young women in south Minneapolis has been charged with 10 felonies related to the crash. Derrick John Thompson, 27, faces five counts of criminal vehicular homicide and five counts for leaving the scene of the crash.
Native American leaders respond to DOJ report on Minneapolis police
The U.S. Justice Department’s report listing civil rights violations by the Minneapolis police department confirmed what many in the city’s Native American community say they have experienced. The impending consent decree, which could put some legal teeth into policing reform, may help repair relations with Twin Cities BIPOC communities.
Drought deepens in Minnesota
Drought conditions continue to expand across Minnesota, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor Update, released Thursday morning. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer speaks with Assistant State Climatologist Pete Boulay.
Scandia, Minnesota's big plans to rebuild iconic water tower barn
The small town of Scandia, Minnesota recently received money from the state legislature toward reconstructing its iconic water tower barn and creating an arts and cultural heritage center in downtown Scandia. Host Cathy Wurzer speaks with Susan Rodsjo, a founding member of the Scandia Heritage Alliance.