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Prior Lake High students find voice, power in wake of Twin Cities racial turmoil

Prior Lake High students find voice, power in wake of Twin Cities racial turmoil

The police killings of George Floyd in 2020 and Daunte Wright in 2021 galvanized students of color at schools across Minnesota. Young leaders have emerged and forced hard conversations to the surface around race and equity. At Prior Lake, students say they see progress, but it comes slowly. 
by Elizabeth Shockman

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The city of St. Paul opens Rondo Inheritance Fund

The city of St. Paul opens Rondo Inheritance Fund

The Rondo neighborhood of St. Paul, once a lively and vibrant epicenter, was divided into two by the construction of I-94 in the 1950s. Hundreds lost their homes and were displaced. Decades later, the city of St. Paul is looking to make amends.
by Catharine Richert and Ngoc Bui

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How did Minnesota's caves get here? Geologist Jim Cotter has the dirt

How did Minnesota's caves get here? Geologist Jim Cotter has the dirt

Do you like to explore caves? Then you probably have your favorite Minnesota destination, like the Wabasha Street Caves in St. Paul, Niagara Cave in Harmony, or the Stillwater Caves. Maybe you’ve even wondered what’s so mysterious about Mystery Cave in Forestville State Park.
by Britt Aamodt and Melissa Townsend

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New 'Early Risers' podcast season explores conversations about race with children

New 'Early Risers' podcast season explores conversations about race with children

After George Floyd was killed by police nearly three years ago, there was a call to wake up to racism and inequity. Dianne Haulcy works in early childhood education and at the time she decided to start a project focused on how we talk with very young children about race and racism.
by Melissa Townsend

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From the archives: Ross Gay on 'Inciting Joy'

From the archives: Ross Gay on 'Inciting Joy'

This Friday, on Big Books and Bold Idea, host Kerri Miller talks with psychologist and researcher Dacher Keltner about the science of awe, and how this universal emotion can transform our brains and bodies. So we felt it fitting to bring you a discussion of joy for this week’s archive. Enjoy poet Ross Gay at Talking Volumes last fall discussing his book, “Inciting Joy.”
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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A closer look at the long struggle over the East Phillips Rooftop Depot site

A closer look at the long struggle over the East Phillips Rooftop Depot site

For years, community activists and the Minneapolis City Council have negotiated and battled in court over conflicting plans for a plot of land in the East Phillips neighborhood. The conflict has escalated recently, with city council members attempting to draw new lines around acceptable conduct and protesters saying their families’ wellbeing is at stake.
by Melissa Townsend, Alanna Elder and Ellen Finn

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Hate crimes and incidents are underreported. A new bill explores a different way to collect data around bias

The number of documented hate crimes has been climbing across the country in recent years, but decreased in Minnesota last year. Supporters of a new bill in the state legislature say these crimes are underreported.
by Melissa Townsend and Alanna Elder

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‘This is an emergency’: Public transit riders talk sustainability, social issues

‘This is an emergency’: Public transit riders talk sustainability, social issues

Public transit in the Twin Cities has fewer riders but more drug use, weapons complaints and uncivil behavior. MPR News Host Angela Davis talked with transit leaders, including the new Metro Transit Police Chief Ernest Morales III, about how to restore safety and rebuild the system.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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