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U.N. Panel hears Minnesotans' stories of systemic racism in policing and prisons

U.N. Panel hears Minnesotans' stories of systemic racism in policing and prisons

Two experts from the United Nations Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in the context of Law Enforcement (EMLER) were at the Twin Cities Urban League Headquarters in North Minneapolis as part of a fact-gathering tour across the country.
by Nicole Ki

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Minnesota small business report: Thief River Falls

Minnesota small business report: Thief River Falls

Small businesses are critical to the health of local communities. Perhaps that is especially true in rural areas where many main streets struggle to stay in business. MPR News’ Senior Economics Contributor Chris Farrell knows that well. And over the next few months, he'll join us to talk about the small businesses that power Minnesota.
by Cathy Wurzer and Chris Farrell

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Loneliness is an epidemic in America. A Mayo physician explains how to keep your mental health in check with loneliness on the rise

Loneliness is an epidemic in America. A Mayo physician explains how to keep your mental health in check with loneliness on the rise

On Tuesday, the U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declared loneliness as an epidemic in the country. The Surgeon General issued an advisory laying out the medical and mental consequences of being lonely and he outlined a series of actions that Americans can take to address the growing issue.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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United Nations human rights experts join Minneapolis leaders to talk policing and prison

United Nations human rights experts join Minneapolis leaders to talk policing and prison

A United Nations effort created after the murder of George Floyd arrived in Minneapolis Tuesday. Three human rights experts appointed by the UN spent the morning hearing from people affected by systemic racism in policing and prisons.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Would red flag gun laws make Minnesota safer? Experts say more research needed

Would red flag gun laws make Minnesota safer? Experts say more research needed

Minnesota lawmakers are considering a proposal to allow guns to be temporarily taken away from people who pose a risk to themselves or others. But there’s not a lot of evidence about whether red flag laws actually reduce gun deaths.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Minneapolis names 15-person police oversight board

Minneapolis names 15-person police oversight board

What makes this board different from any that came before it? MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked with Rachel Moran, an associate professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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