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Carleton College president says federal ‘Dear Colleague’ letters are an ‘effort to intimidate colleges’

Carleton College president says federal ‘Dear Colleague’ letters are an ‘effort to intimidate colleges’

The letters sent earlier this month warn any scholarships, programming and even graduation ceremonies based on race could be considered “discriminatory” due to a 2023 Supreme Court case.
by Tom Crann and Gretchen Brown

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Cooperator, FBI agent, tell of ‘pay to play’ kickback scheme at Feeding Our Future

Cooperator, FBI agent, tell of ‘pay to play’ kickback scheme at Feeding Our Future

Qamar Hassan, who pleaded guilty in 2023, testified that she and other operators of purported meal distribution sites gave “donations” to Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock in exchange for their continued participation in the fraud.
by Matt Sepic

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The puppets take Minnesota: A new exhibition features the art of puppetry from around the state

The puppets take Minnesota: A new exhibition features the art of puppetry from around the state

The Anderson Center at Tower View’s exhibition “Puppetry! In Minnesota!!” showcases the state’s diverse puppetry scene from the 1970s to today, featuring works from traditional to experimental styles.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Experts foresee negative ripple effects in termination of USDA scientists in St. Paul lab

Experts foresee negative ripple effects in termination of USDA scientists in St. Paul lab

A team at the U.S Department of Agriculture’s Cereal Disease Lab in St. Paul got notice last week that some of their jobs were getting cut. Experts warn that cutting jobs in this area will harm research and potentially affect the prices of wheat, barley and oats.
by Hannah Yang

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Latino business owners say customers are staying away in wake of deportation threats

Latino business owners say customers are staying away in wake of deportation threats

Some Latino business owners say customers have been staying away out of fear of being detained and deported. Twin Cities business and city leaders are encouraging people to buy from Latino-owned shops this Saturday.
by Regina Medina

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Public health worker in Minneapolis laid off in mass firings by the Trump administration

Public health worker in Minneapolis laid off in mass firings by the Trump administration

MacClement Guthrie was working with Minneapolis schools on the prevention of sexually transmitted infections as a part of a fellowship program under the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention when he was let go suddenly.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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