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July 11, 2016 8:49 AM

NOC leader says issues of race, police can no longer be ignored

After a weekend of marches, vigils, and protest, many are wondering where to go from here.

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July 11, 2016 8:18 AM

Coleman: Violence detracts from needed conversation on race, criminal justice

Law enforcement and protest leaders are criticizing the violent actions of some after this weekend's unrest on Interstate 94 in St. Paul.

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July 11, 2016 6:23 AM

National NAACP head calls for stronger oversight of police

Cornell Brooks compared the fight against what he calls police misconduct to struggles the NAACP led decades ago.

by Matt Sepic

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July 8, 2016 1:00 PM

Mia landscape exhibit asks viewers to see world's beauty with fresh eyes

A collection of landscape paintings by some of the world's greatest artists opens this weekend at Mia. The show invites viewers to see the world's beauty with new eyes.

by Marianne Combs

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July 8, 2016 9:06 AM

How race changes the equation on safely disclosing weapons to police

Philando Castile's girlfriend Diamond Reynolds says Castile was armed and told the officer that he had a permit to carry. She says Castile was reaching for his ID when he was shot.

by Cathy Wurzer

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July 8, 2016 8:58 AM

Storms this week produced record rains, plenty of power trouble

Storms earlier this week caused some grief in the form of power outages and flooded streets.

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July 8, 2016 8:55 AM

The role of Facebook Live in the reaction to the Castile shooting

Many people are commenting on the remarkable poise of Diamond Reynolds as she captured her boyfriend's death on live video. This technology that allows Reynolds, and others, to take this action is relatively new.

by Cathy Wurzer

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July 7, 2016 10:01 AM

How does climate change aggravate street flooding?

Climate scientists have noted that warming temperatures put more moisture in the atmosphere, leading to heavier rains.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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July 7, 2016 4:00 AM

For-profit colleges in Minnesota face new challenges

In 2011, Minnesota School of Business had 258 students studying at its Lakeville campus. Now the campus' single building is being cleared out in preparation for sale.

by Peter Cox