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New memorial in Minneapolis dedicated to survivors of sexual violence

New memorial in Minneapolis dedicated to survivors of sexual violence

“This memorial represents our willingness to share the burden of pain, to act, engage and remember the reality of sexual violence,” Sarah Super said in dedicating the site at Boom Island in Minneapolis. “This memorial is a permanent public symbol that says to victim survivors we believe you, we stand with you, you are not alone.”
by Riham Feshir

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Training center for Native American officers ready to open

U.S. Sen. John Hoeven says a new federal law enforcement training center for Native American officers in northeastern North Dakota should be starting classes in the next month. The U.S. Indian Police Academy Advanced Training Center is located at Camp Grafton, the North Dakota National Guard facility near Devils Lake.
by The Associated Press

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Nobel Peace Prize awarded to UN World Food Program

The world's largest humanitarian organization won the award because multilateral cooperation is "absolutely necessary," the chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee in Oslo said.
by Mark Katkov and Bill Chappell

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Minnesota boss and Somali mediator explain how to make peace at work

Minnesota boss and Somali mediator explain how to make peace at work

In September, almost a dozen Somali workers complained about discrimination on the job. Business owner Tom Jacobson and mediator Cani Adan figured out how to get back to work. But first they had to talk—and listen.

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51 arrested in Minneapolis after protesting Chauvin release

51 arrested in Minneapolis after protesting Chauvin release

Demonstrators marched through south Minneapolis, including through the neighborhood where George Floyd was killed.
by Tim Nelson

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In Focus: Equity in Education

In Focus: Equity in Education

Minnesota has some of the worst education disparities in the country affecting children of color. How can we do better? MPR News host Angela Davis talked with community leaders about how to address the gaps, what's getting in the way of progress and which solutions are showing promise.
by Angela Davis, Katie Moritz and MPR News Staff

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As schools promise racial equity, the path forward is often met with resistance

As schools promise racial equity, the path forward is often met with resistance

After the killing of George Floyd, many Minnesota K-12 administrators publicly declared their commitment to making their schools more equal and inclusive. But experts say much more than public commitment and statements of support are needed to dismantle the long-running and deeply entrenched inequalities that plague Minnesota’s education system. 
by Riham Feshir

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Liberian refugee runs for Minnesota office to spread love for the Constitution

Liberian refugee runs for Minnesota office to spread love for the Constitution

Gun rights, immigration cuts, benefits limits: When Alexander Buster Deputie discovered the U.S. Constitution, it made him a Republican — and a Minnesota candidate.

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