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Video shows jailer kneeing, punching handcuffed black man

Video shows jailer kneeing, punching handcuffed black man

Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher on Monday released video of the 2016 incident, which happened before his term. Fletcher called the video "extremely disturbing," and said he is making changes, including appointing a new detention superintendent to oversee the jail.
by Associated Press

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Some noncitizens do wind up registered to vote, but usually not on purpose

Some noncitizens do wind up registered to vote, but usually not on purpose

Claims of massive illegal voting by noncitizens have routinely been disproved, but some noncitizens end up on the voter rolls, often by accident. Now, states are trying to fix that.
by Pam Fessler

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Kids' mental health, opioid crisis get boost in Walz budget

Kids' mental health, opioid crisis get boost in Walz budget

Gov. Walz's budget places a big emphasis on education and health, and the governor wants to boost kids' access to mental health care in school. He's also proposing $17 million in new funding over two years to tackle the opioid crisis.
by Alisa Roth

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United Methodist delegates defeat bid to ease LGBT bans

United Methodist delegates defeat bid to ease LGBT bans

Delegates of the United Methodist Church, America's second-largest Protestant denomination, Tuesday rejected a move to ease the faith's ban on same-sex marriage and ordination of LGBT clergy.
by Associated Press

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Why white school districts have so much more money

Why white school districts have so much more money

According to a new report, predominantly white school districts receive $23 billion more than districts that serve mostly students of color in the U.S.
by Clare Lombardo

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4 missing on Lake of the Woods after blizzard are found

Family members reported the anglers missing on Tuesday morning, saying they hadn't heard from them since Friday. By early Tuesday afternoon, the Lake of the Woods sheriff said the party was now accounted for.
by MPR News Staff

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Classic books are full of problems. Why can't we put them down?

Classic books are full of problems. Why can't we put them down?

A recent study found that Dr. Seuss books can be pretty racist. It's highlighted a growing debate: Should schools teach classic books that may be problematic or trade them for socially conscious ones?
by Tiara Jenkins and Jessica Yarmosky

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Walz says his budget will reduce racial disparities in Minnesota

Walz says his budget will reduce racial disparities in Minnesota

The budget plan released by Gov. Tim Walz lays out several initiatives aimed at addressing racial gaps in education, health care and income.
by Tim Pugmire

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