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After backlash, Rhode Island school district rolls back 'lunch shaming' policy

After backlash, Rhode Island school district rolls back 'lunch shaming' policy

Warwick Public Schools reversed its decision to bar students with overdue lunch fees from access to hot lunch meals, and instead serve them cold sandwiches, after it was met with anger. An outpouring of donations has since erased the debts.
by Vanessa Romo

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Prosecutors seek to block Noor trial evidence

Prosecutors seek to block Noor trial evidence

Hennepin County prosecutors are urging the judge who oversaw the murder case of former police officer Mohamed Noor to block public access to video and other evidence presented at trial.
by Jon Collins

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Why racial gaps in maternal mortality persist

Why racial gaps in maternal mortality persist

Black and Native American women die of pregnancy-related causes at a higher rate than white women. Researchers say the gaps are driven by unequal access to health care and the experience of racism.
by Patti Neighmond

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Gender equity, violence bills get debate amid budget battle

Gender equity, violence bills get debate amid budget battle

Several initiatives to promote gender equity and reduce gender-based violence are in play as Minnesota's legislative session nears an end, ranging from a potential overhaul of the state's sexual assault laws to making it easier to sue for sexual harassment.
by Associated Press

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New Indigenous Women's March aims to end violence in all forms

New Indigenous Women's March aims to end violence in all forms

Members of the Twin Cities' Native American community will march in Minneapolis on Saturday to honor indigenous women and two spirit people as well as empower all survivors of harassment, violence and oppression.
by Max Nesterak

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Minneapolis weighs ramifications of $20M settlement in Ruszczyk case

Minneapolis weighs ramifications of $20M settlement in Ruszczyk case

In the week since the $20 million settlement with Justine Ruszczyk's family was announced, city officials have been weighing its effect on how Minneapolis will negotiate ongoing and future police misconduct lawsuits. And it sets a new standard by which lawyers will measure future misconduct cases.
by Brandt Williams

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Did race color the Noor verdict? Question lingers for some

Did race color the Noor verdict? Question lingers for some

Race surfaced in subtle and not-so-subtle ways during the trial of Mohamed Noor. As the ex-Minneapolis police officer awaits his sentence, some believe racial dynamics created an unequal justice.
by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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Trump administration considering changes that would redefine the poverty line

Trump administration considering changes that would redefine the poverty line

The possible change involves a different inflation measure to adjust the poverty threshold annually. Anti-poverty groups worry that many low-income people would be pushed off assistance programs.
by Pam Fessler

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St. Paul school staffer on leave after racist remarks heard on video

A St. Paul Public Schools staff member is on administrative leave and the superintendent is apologizing after a "disturbing" video capturing "racist and foul" language at Highland Park Middle School surfaced on social media.
by Nina Moini

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