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New book puts history of racial exclusion in Minnesota in 'plain view'

New book puts history of racial exclusion in Minnesota in 'plain view'

For "Whiteness in Plain View: A History of Racial Exclusion in Minnesota," Chad Montrie, a professor of history at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, researched how white Minnesotans used legal and illegal means to prevent people of color from coming to the state, to drive them out or segregate them. 
by Brandt Williams

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A Minneapolis community group's response to the rise in fentanyl

A Minneapolis community group's response to the rise in fentanyl

New research shows the number of fentanyl pills seized last year was up fiftyfold from four years ago. It’s posing new challenges to Minnesota community groups already fighting the opioid crisis.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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Not just Florida. More than a dozen states propose so-called 'Don't Say Gay' bills

Not just Florida. More than a dozen states propose so-called 'Don't Say Gay' bills

The specific details regarding the bills vary between state. But overall, they seek to prohibit schools from using a curriculum or discussing topics of gender identity or sexual orientation.
by Dustin Jones and Jonathan Franklin

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Change to state's police arbitration system yields some results

Change to state's police arbitration system yields some results

More police officers and their employers are settling discipline cases outside of arbitration, a process Minneapolis elected officials have said ties their hands when it comes to police accountability.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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After George Floyd, some cities gained ground in police contract negotiations

After George Floyd, some cities gained ground in police contract negotiations

After the murder of George Floyd, many hoped police contract negotiations would yield reform. Now several major cities, including Minneapolis, have signed new contracts. The results are mixed.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Asian American women respond to racist incidents and violence

Asian American women respond to racist incidents and violence

The national organization Stop AAPI Hate recorded close to 6,300 reports of hate incidents against Asian Americans in 2021. More than half of them targeted Asian women. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two Asian American women in Minnesota about their experiences and their communities’ responses.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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