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March 5, 2023 9:48 AM

Robbinsdale police requests BCA review on circumstances around Khalil Azad’s death

24-year-old Khalil Ahmad Azad was found dead in Crystal Lake in July, two days after Robbinsdale police attempted to pull him over for a traffic stop.

by Feven Gerezgiher

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March 4, 2023 2:14 PM

How this year's Selma Bridge Crossing could mark a community renaissance

President Biden visits Selma for the 58th anniversary of "Bloody Sunday." Residents there are still recovering from tornadoes that ripped through the city in January.

by Juma Sei, Cody Short and Kyle Gassiott

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March 3, 2023 1:41 PM

Voting rights restored to 50,000 under new Minnesota law

Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill Friday that allows convicted felons in Minnesota to vote once they are out of prison, regardless of whether they are still on probation.

by Dana Ferguson

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March 2, 2023 4:39 PM

As Tennessee, others target drag shows, many wonder: Why?

Across the country, conservative activists and politicians complain that drag contributes to the “sexualization” or “grooming” of children. Several states are considering restrictions, but none has acted as fast as Tennessee to ensure children are not exposed to drag.

by The Associated Press

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March 2, 2023 4:13 AM

What is gender-affirming health care? 'Trans refuge' bill would help kids get it

Minnesota’s Legislature is considering a bill that would make the state a safe haven for transgender youth seeking gender-affirming health care here. But what exactly is the bill seeking to protect?

by Nicole Ki and Sam Stroozas

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March 1, 2023 3:27 PM

American graffiti: Peyton Scott Russell on graffiti as fine art and legacy of Floyd mural

Painter and muralist Peyton Scott Russell’s exhibit looks at his childhood, the early years of the Twin Cities’ graffiti scene and the complex legacy of his world-famous portrait of George Floyd.

by Alex V. Cipolle

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March 1, 2023 11:47 AM

Feds give $2M to plan 'land bridge' above I-94 in St. Paul

The project is an effort to reestablish St. Paul’s historically Black Rondo neighborhood, which was torn apart to build Interstate 94 in the 1960s.

by Amy Felegy and Tim Nelson

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March 1, 2023 4:01 AM

Pandemic food assistance that held back hunger comes to an end

Millions of people who depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program known as SNAP will see a cut of $90 a month or more. Some recipients say it will make it harder to buy healthy food.

by Allison Aubrey

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February 28, 2023 4:02 PM

'A huge win': Minnesota judge rules USA Powerlifting can't bar trans athletes

A Ramsey County District Court judge has ruled that USA Powerlifting illegally discriminated against a transgender woman who was barred from participating in women's powerlifting competitions.

by Jon Collins