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Civil rights expert: How to bridge Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Trump’s inauguration

Civil rights expert: How to bridge Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Trump’s inauguration

Civil rights expert john a. powell, author of the recently published book “The Power of Bridging: How to Build a World Where We All Belong,” addresses the dual occasions of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration day and how to bridge the two.
by Catharine Richert and Annie Baxter

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Beyond pink hats: Minnesota People’s March seeks to change approach to protests

Beyond pink hats: Minnesota People’s March seeks to change approach to protests

In 2017, thousands in America dawned their pink hats and marched against then-President Donald Trump’s first inauguration. This time, thousands are planning to march again, except with a different approach.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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’I’m tired’ says outgoing Interim Director of the Office of Cannabis Management

’I’m tired’ says outgoing Interim Director of the Office of Cannabis Management

Friday was the last day for the Director of Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management, Charlene Briner. She was appointed in 2023 as Interim Director, which was supposed to be just a few months long gig, but it stretched into a 20-month-long job.
by Cathy Wurzer, Lukas Levin and Gracie Stockton

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Art Hounds on fabric, dragons and freedom

Art Hounds on fabric, dragons and freedom

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. This week, they recommend fabric collages, dragon-themed theater and photographs on the subject of freedom.
by Emily Bright

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Minnesota ER nurse shares experience with Red Cross at LA shelter for fire victims

Minnesota ER nurse shares experience with Red Cross at LA shelter for fire victims

Among the 400-plus Red Cross volunteers and employees offering emotional support, food, recovery planning, shelter and financial assistance to people and pets in the Los Angeles area is an ER nurse from Victoria: 25-year-old Ryan Bohara.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Megan Burks

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