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The Order of St. Benedict apologize to White Earth Nation for Native boarding school

The Order of St. Benedict apologize to White Earth Nation for Native boarding school

Earlier this year, the Sisters of the Order of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, Minn., formally apologized to the White Earth Nation for harm caused to generations of Native Americans at church-run boarding schools. It’s led to the start of a journey toward truth and reconciliation.
by Cathy Wurzer

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A reckoning: St. Benedict nuns apologize for Native boarding school

A reckoning: St. Benedict nuns apologize for Native boarding school

Earlier this year, the Sisters of the Order of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, Minn., formally apologized to the White Earth Nation for harm caused to generations of Native Americans at church-run boarding schools. It’s led to the start of a journey toward truth and reconciliation.
by Dan Gunderson

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Mayo Clinic study sounds alarm on nurse mental health

Mayo Clinic study sounds alarm on nurse mental health

A new, large-scale study from Mayo Clinic finds that nurses are more likely to experience suicidal ideation than other workers in the U.S. And the findings are not limited to these stressful times; the team behind the study collected its data well before the pandemic hit, and says the situation needs urgent attention.
by John Wanamaker and Megan Burks

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Welcome to Nobles County: Minnesota's most rapidly diversifying county

Welcome to Nobles County: Minnesota's most rapidly diversifying county

Over the past decade, Minnesota has become less white and more diverse, according to the 2020 Census. Nobles County is the most quickly diversifying county in the state. MPR News host Angela Davis went there to speak face-to-face with residents of the county.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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Exhibit tells the story of 'Kindertransport' rescuing children from Nazi Germany

Exhibit tells the story of 'Kindertransport' rescuing children from Nazi Germany

Susie Greenberg of the Jewish Community Relations Council tells about the exhibit at the American Swedish Institute, "Kindertransport: Rescuing Children on the Brink of War." And we hear the words of Minnesotan Benno Black, who at age 13 was transported from Nazi Germany to Great Britain in 1939.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Centenarian Tom Swain and a younger U professor kick off a climate change series

Centenarian Tom Swain and a younger U professor kick off a climate change series

Tom Swain celebrated his 100th birthday asking for serious efforts to find solutions to the climate crisis. He and professor Gabe Chan of the University of Minnesota speak with Cathy Wurzer on Minnesota Now about the task ahead.
by Cathy Wurzer

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A look at one Afghan family's resettlement journey

A look at one Afghan family's resettlement journey

Muhammad Nishat and his family are among nearly 100 Afghans who have arrived in Minnesota following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in August. Until then, Muhammad Nishat performed humanitarian work in his home country. Now, he lives with his wife and eight kids in a Twin Cities hotel room.
by Cathy Wurzer

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How a group of Minnetonka High School students are evaluating school board candidates

How a group of Minnetonka High School students are evaluating school board candidates

School board members have faced increased debate around everything from mask mandates to critical race theory. The clashes have led to dozens of resignations and an increase in district special elections. In Minnetonka, a group of high school students took it upon themselves to vet the candidates who are seeking to lead their school.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Masks, equity, culture wars at forefront of Minnesota school board elections

Masks, equity, culture wars at forefront of Minnesota school board elections

Dozens of Minnesota districts are seeking to fill school board seats after a rash of resignations this year. And some are also asking voters to weigh in on funding questions. But culture war questions are at the heart of many school board campaigns.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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