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In 2019 Minnesota’s journalism scene expanded with the launch of an ambitious project called Sahan Journal. It is an online publication that focuses on the untold stories of Minnesota’s immigrants and refugees. Saran Journal is an independent, nonprofit news organization led by editor and executive director Mukhtar Ibrahim. He writes, “the mission of Sahan Journal is to chronicle the struggles, successes and transformation of Minnesota’s new Americans, whose stories are often overlooked.”
As of mid-December, more than 56,000 people who had entered the United States seeking asylum from persecution had been sent back to Mexico to wait for their cases to be heard. They are there because of the Trump administration’s Migrant Protection Protocol, also known as the “Remain in Mexico” policy. That policy has been in effect since Jan. 24, 2019. St. Paul-based immigration attorney Kim Hunter is spending six months serving as a Border Fellow with the Lawyers for Good Government Foundation’s Project Corazon. That project is bringing legal services to asylum seekers living in a tent city in Matamoros, Mexico, which is just across the border from Brownsville, Texas.
Have you ever said yes to an invitation and instantly regretted it? Or do you feel guilty when you have to cancel plans? Instead of feeling like you have to say yes to everything, make 2020 all about learning to say no to others, so you can say yes to yourself.
Why winter storms are a busy time for emergency rooms
Winter storms can create treacherous conditions for driving. They can also cause lots of injuries, sometimes severe. Dr. Bill Heegaard of Hennepin Healthcare’s emergency department talks about the kind of conditions that cause injuries, what types of injuries are common and what we can do to prevent them.
DNA tests have become wildly popular over the past decade. Tens of millions of people have had their DNA tested to find out more about their family history, or in some cases to better understand their health. Have you taken a DNA test in recent months and are trying to figure out just what the results mean? Or are you debating taking the test but have concerns about what you might learn?
10 tips to help set yourself up for financial success
After a holiday season filled with gift-giving, and with tax season just around the corner, now is a great time to look at your finances. Here are some tips from two experts about sticking to savings goals and how to make some meaningful financial resolutions for the new year.
Schizophrenia, a condition that afflicts about 1 percent of the U.S. population, is a "chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves," according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
Minnesota can be a tough place for professionals of color. Employees of color report all sorts of reasons living and working in Minnesota is a challenge. Meanwhile, the state is known for having some of the highest racial disparities in the country.
2019 was an interesting year in pop music. The Current’s Sean McPherson joins Angela Davis live to talk about the legacy of the year as it comes to a close. They talk about the big songs, the emerging artists, the artists who made significant comebacks and trends in music. Sean’s colleagues Jill Riley and Jade also offer their thoughts.
President Jay Barnes on what’s next for Bethel University
In December, private Christian school Bethel University announced budget cuts and staff reductions to deal with declining enrollment. What’s next for the school of about 4,500 students? And how will schools like Bethel stay competitive as fewer young people identify as being religious?