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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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Lawmakers look for ways to reduce prescription drug prices

Lawmakers look for ways to reduce prescription drug prices

A slew of proposals to deal with rising drug prices -- from anti-price gouging to new regulations for drug companies -- have been introduced this year at the Minnesota State Capitol. Some are moving and some are not.
by Briana Bierschbach

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Dr. Anne Hallward: how to talk about race and racism

Dr. Anne Hallward: how to talk about race and racism

Many white parents have never learned how to talk about race and racism with their kids. Their silence perpetuates racism -- but it can be hard to know how to start.
by MPR News Staff

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Addiction medicine mostly prescribed to whites, even as opioid deaths rose in blacks

Addiction medicine mostly prescribed to whites, even as opioid deaths rose in blacks

A study looked at who gets prescriptions for buprenorphine, and found that white patients are almost 35 times more likely to get the lifesaving addiction treatment than African Americans.
by Martha Bebinger

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