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Moment of silence marks year since George Floyd’s death
George Floyd was honored Tuesday with a moment of silence in the city where he died at the hands of police, a death captured on wrenching bystander video that galvanized the racial justice movement and continues to ripple a year later.
Complaints of racism, bullying in central Minn. school district prompt calls for change
The Rocori School District is doing some soul-searching after reports that students of color have been targets of racist bullying. The district’s school board is meeting Monday night to develop an action plan.
Meditation coach, beekeeper, prosecutor: Meet the man who helped convict Derek Chauvin
Jerry Blackwell became known worldwide as the lawyer who opened the case against Derek Chauvin and then shut it. As he returns to his quiet, eclectic life, he spoke with MPR News about the trial and why it was so personal.
'Something sacred': Southern Minn. community garden expands to community farm, gathering place
There’s a huge demand for community garden space in Mankato. Living Earth Center is inviting community members to visit the farm on Saturday and learn more about working this land — and they’re looking for volunteers, too.
Will Steger's 1989 route across Antarctica no longer exists
A new film looks at how the explorer's observations in Antarctica have pushed the conversation about climate change forward.
Businesses seek improved indoor air quality for returning workers
Many businesses preparing to bring back workers post-pandemic are looking at ways to improve inside air quality. Pulling in as much fresh air as possible and robustly filtering it can help prevent the spread of disease, including COVID-19.
6-year-old shot Monday in Minneapolis gunfire dies
Activist K.G. Wilson identified the girl as his granddaughter, Aniya Allen. Wilson said the car Aniya and her family were riding in was caught in the crossfire of a shootout in north Minneapolis.
Deal reached on Minnesota budget; special session needed
Minnesota legislative leaders said Monday they’ve reached bipartisan agreement on a two-year, roughly $52 billion state budget. With a midnight deadline looming to end the regular session, any final bills will not pass until a special session next month. 
'No shot, no date': Could teenagers make vaccinations cool again?
Teenagers are now a crucial part of public health officials’ efforts to get more people vaccinated now that the Pfizer vaccine has been approved for children 12 and older. This isn’t the first time that teenagers have played an important role in a vaccination campaign. More than 50 years ago, they helped popularize the polio vaccine.