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Poetry Out Loud winner Stella Wright reads her favorite poems

Poetry Out Loud winner Stella Wright reads her favorite poems

Stella and other students in the chose a collection of poems to recite and were judged on their stage presence and interpretation. Stella Wright is passionate about bringing other people’s poetry to life. She also writes poetry of her own. She’s a senior at Robbinsdale High School and joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk all things poetry.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Fmr. Gov. Arne Carlson reacts to Joan Gabel leaving U

Fmr. Gov. Arne Carlson reacts to Joan Gabel leaving U

On Monday morning, the University of Minnesota president Joan Gabel announced she is leaving to take the head job at the University of Pittsburgh. Longtime University of Minnesota booster and former Gov. Arne Carlson, joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer with a reaction to the news.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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U president Gabel leaving for University of Pittsburgh

U president Gabel leaving for University of Pittsburgh

University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel said Monday she is leaving to become chancellor at the University of Pittsburgh. She faced criticism late last year for joining the board of a financial services firm while continuing to run the U.
by Matt Sepic

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What could the future of downtown Minneapolis look like?

What could the future of downtown Minneapolis look like?

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey supports converting downtown office buildings into apartments. With government buy-in, a downtown transformation is likely.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Hamline president caught up in Muslim art controversy to retire

Hamline president caught up in Muslim art controversy to retire

Fayneese Miller will leave her post effective June 30, 2024, the school said Monday. Miller faced widespread criticism over how she handled a controversy involving an image of the Prophet Muhammad shown in an art history class.
by Nina Moini and Alex V. Cipolle

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In her 'deeply research memoir,' writer Emily Strasser explores the history of nuclear weapons

In her 'deeply research memoir,' writer Emily Strasser explores the history of nuclear weapons

Minneapolis writer Emily Strasser has a brand new book inspired by a curious picture that hung in her Grandmother's house. Her questions about that image set her on a years long exploration of her family history, and its disturbing connections to global conflict.
by Euan Kerr

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The impact of diversity, equity and inclusion pledges in the workplace

The impact of diversity, equity and inclusion pledges in the workplace

After George Floyd was murdered in 2020, corporations made pledges to address systemic discrimination both within their organizations and in the community, but what has actually changed? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two diversity, equity and inclusion leaders in the Twin Cities about what DEI looks like in practice and how to create meaningful change. 
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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Details on Minnesota tax relief to become clearer next week

Details on Minnesota tax relief to become clearer next week

Minnesota lawmakers are set to break for an Easter and Passover recess this week. When they come back, they’ll unveil details of tax proposals that will detail how they’d like to send money back to Minnesota taxpayers.
by Dana Ferguson

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Students, alumni celebrate UMD Women's Hoops title game appearance

Students, alumni celebrate UMD Women's Hoops title game appearance

Students and alumni are traveling to Dallas this weekend for the University of Minnesota Duluth women's basketball team’s first-ever appearance in the NCAA Division II National championship.
by Dan Kraker

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Jury finds ex-GOP operative Lazzaro guilty in federal sex trafficking case

Jury finds ex-GOP operative Lazzaro guilty in federal sex trafficking case

The one-time Minnesota Republican political operative and top donor faced federal charges of giving five girls, who were 15 and 16, cash and gifts in exchange for sex. Following the verdict the prosecutor described him as “Minnesota’s Jeffrey Epstein.”
by Matt Sepic

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