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Florida flies dozens of migrants to Martha's Vineyard

Florida flies dozens of migrants to Martha's Vineyard

The plane flight carrying dozens of migrants and paid by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is the latest move by Republican officials to send migrants to Democrat-controlled cities.
by Eve Zuckoff, Luis Clemens, Joel Rose, Greg Allen and Kevin Drew

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Poverty and uninsured rates drop, thanks to pandemic-era policies

Poverty and uninsured rates drop, thanks to pandemic-era policies

Child poverty is at a historic low, according to Census bureau data, and the rate of those without health insurance dropped in 2021. But the good news may be short-lived, as policy measures expire.
by Selena Simmons-Duffin and Jennifer Ludden

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Central Minnesota man convicted of racially motivated stalking, assault

Central Minnesota man convicted of racially motivated stalking, assault

A 33-year-old central Minnesota man has been found guilty of assault and stalking motivated by racial bias for his months-long campaign of threats and property damage that terrorized a nearby family.
by Tim Nelson

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Cooks say outdated regulations hold back ethnic food vendors

Cooks say outdated regulations hold back ethnic food vendors

In Rochester, the Night Market focuses on promoting ethnic food vendors and it gets more and more popular by the year. But behind the scenes, the annual event underscores how food production regulations for up-and-coming cooks can hamper their ability to build a business.
by Catharine Richert

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Food access increased for children in 2021, but decreased for adults living alone

Food access increased for children in 2021, but decreased for adults living alone

Children had more access to food in 2021 compared to the previous year. But for other groups such as the elderly and women living alone, food insecurity was on the rise, according to the U.S.
by Ayana Archie

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