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Stearns County board rejects proposal to help property owners get rid of racial covenants

Stearns County board rejects proposal to help property owners get rid of racial covenants

The proposal stemmed from research conducted last spring by students at the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University, who uncovered dozens of discriminatory covenants in Stearns County. The measure failed after some board members seemed confused about what it would do, and questioned whether it’s needed.
by Kirsti Marohn

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'It's very preventable': Minnesotans bemoan kids' unintentional shooting deaths

'It's very preventable': Minnesotans bemoan kids' unintentional shooting deaths

Earlier this month, two children in Minnesota were unintentionally shot to death — a 12-year-old in St. Paul and a 3-year-old in Hinckley. They’re among the dozens of kids killed unintentionally by firearms nationwide every year.
by Dan Kraker

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Justice for All Stolen Lives march demands accountability, healing

Justice for All Stolen Lives march demands accountability, healing

Chants echoed through the streets of St. Paul Sunday during a march and caravan as protesters sought justice for all those killed during encounters with law enforcement.
by Regina Medina

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Corporate DEI initiatives are facing cutbacks and legal attacks

Corporate DEI initiatives are facing cutbacks and legal attacks

Corporate DEI positions soared after the murder of George Floyd in 2020. Now, due to economic pressure and political pressure from the right, they face an uncertain future.
by Andrea Hsu

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World chess just placed restrictions on both trans women and trans men

World chess just placed restrictions on both trans women and trans men

The International Chess Federation will stop allowing transgender women to participate in women’s tournaments. The group said changing genders has a “significant impact” on a player’s status.
by Juliana Kim

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Minneapolis weighs increasing funding for community violence prevention

Minneapolis weighs increasing funding for community violence prevention

Earlier this week, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey proposed a $1.8 billion budget which includes an increase in funding for community-driven violence prevention efforts.
by Nina Moini

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