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Black Fashion Week MN to shine a light on 'overlooked' designers

Black Fashion Week MN to shine a light on 'overlooked' designers

The first Black Fashion Week MN starts Friday evening to showcase designers and stylists who are largely overlooked in an industry historically dominated by white people.
by Emma Sapong

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MPR says it will investigate harassment complaint

An employee alleged on Twitter that his former boss had harassed him, and said he had been "silenced" at work.
by Laura Yuen

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What's going on in your child's brain when you read them a story?

What's going on in your child's brain when you read them a story?

There are many ways young children encounter stories. A new study finds a "Goldilocks effect," where a cartoon may be "too hot" and audiobooks "too cold" for learning readers.
by Anya Kamenetz

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Zimmer proud Vikings didn't kneel last year

Zimmer proud Vikings didn't kneel last year

Zimmer said: "I think it's important we represent our country the right way. A lot of people have died for that flag. That flag represents our country and what we stand for."
by The Associated Press

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Adults failed abused Fergus Falls twins at nearly every step

Adults failed abused Fergus Falls twins at nearly every step

The 6-year-old boys lived an often troubled life before one of them died, a victim of alleged violent abuse by a woman who'd hoped to be their legal guardian. Documents reveal the awful things that happened. They don't explain why.
by Dan Gunderson

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Mpls. chief says officers may not wear uniforms in Pride parade

Mpls. chief says officers may not wear uniforms in Pride parade

In a department-wide memo, Arradondo said his decision is based in part on "the adamant opposition" to law enforcement participation in the parade by some in the LGBT community.
by Matt Sepic

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Duluth to Montgomery: Lynching memorial 'overwhelming'

Duluth to Montgomery: Lynching memorial 'overwhelming'

More than 30 Minnesotans confronted their history during a four-day trek from the hills of Duluth to warm streets of Montgomery, Ala. to be among the first to tour the National Memorial for Peace and Justice.
by Tom Weber

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LGBT community cheers pope's 'God made you like this' remark

LGBT community cheers pope's 'God made you like this' remark

Pope Francis' reported comments to a gay man that "God made you like this" have been embraced by the LGBT community as another sign of Francis' desire to make gay people feel welcomed and loved in the Catholic Church.
by The Associated Press

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