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Migrant deaths at the U.S.-Mexico border hit a record high, in part due to drownings

Migrant deaths at the U.S.-Mexico border hit a record high, in part due to drownings

This has been the deadliest year ever for migrants trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border. Hundreds have drowned in the Rio Grande or perished from extreme heat in failed smuggling attempts.
by Joel Rose and Marisa Peñaloza

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Florida's population has skyrocketed. That could make Hurricane Ian more destructive

Florida's population has skyrocketed. That could make Hurricane Ian more destructive

More people — and more buildings to house them, often in coastal areas — mean that a major hurricane could become more costly and destructive. That's raising concerns as Hurricane Ian approaches.
by Becky Sullivan

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Minnesota vigils mourn Mahsa Amini, whose death sparked protests in Iran

Minnesota vigils mourn Mahsa Amini, whose death sparked protests in Iran

Demonstrators plan to gather in downtown Minneapolis on Saturday to protest the death of a 22-year-old woman in Iran in police custody earlier this month. That's after a vigil for Mahsa Amini was held at the University of Minnesota on Thursday.
by Michelle Wiley

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Adair Mosley’s vision for racial equity in Minnesota

Adair Mosley’s vision for racial equity in Minnesota

Adair Mosley opened a grocery store and launched a scholarship program while he led the Minneapolis nonprofit Pillsbury United Communities. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Adair about his bold ideas for building racial equity as he steps into a new role as the next CEO of the African American Leadership Forum. 
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Lowering heart disease risk for Black Minnesotans 

Lowering heart disease risk for Black Minnesotans 

Black men and women are two to three times as likely as white men and women to die from heart attack, stroke, heart failure and other heart diseases. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two cardiologists about addressing health disparities and what people can do to improve their heart health.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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