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August 6, 2015 11:00 AM

Reflections on race, one year after Ferguson

August 9 marks one year since Michael Brown's death in Ferguson, Mo. MPR News' Tom Weber spoke with three people who have been part of the wave of activism in Minnesota that followed.

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August 5, 2015 11:00 AM

Minneapolis nonprofit focuses on food to train, heal

Appetite For Change provides training and jobs in the food business for young people from a violence-prone neighborhood.

by Jared Hemming

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August 5, 2015 8:00 AM

Burgers and sidewalk chalk: North Mpls. neighbors spend the night out

The neighbors of the 3400 block of Knox Avenue call themselves one big family. They look out for each other, report suspicious activity and try to keep burglaries to a minimum.

by Riham Feshir

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August 4, 2015 2:09 PM

Mpls. NAACP opens legal aid hotline after controversial arrest

The offerings also include a Facebook page and monthly office hours.

by Tim Nelson

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August 4, 2015 12:23 PM

Mpls. VA: Meditation aids some vets struggling with PTSD

Researchers at the Minneapolis VA hospital found meditation techniques can help veterans of wars in Afghanistan and Iraq cope with post-traumatic stress disorder.

by MPR News Staff

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August 3, 2015 8:28 AM

App tells painful stories of slaves at Monticello's Mulberry Row

A new app uses geolocation to bring to life a lesser-known section of Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate -- Mulberry Row, which was the bustling enclave of skilled slaves who worked at Monticello.

by Lalita Clozel

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July 30, 2015 4:11 PM

Who is Cecil? And the big business of big game

The practice of big game hunting on the African continent is not new. Many African countries have battled to preserve and conserve endangered animals.

by Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

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July 30, 2015 2:10 PM

Poaching and Terrorism: The Race to Protect Wildlife and National Security

From America Abroad: "Poaching and Terrorism: The Race to Protect Wildlife and National Security." A documentary about the illegal killing of large animals in Africa. Wildlife trafficking is a national security issue, too, because billions of dollars are making their way to terror groups and organized crime.

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July 30, 2015 12:52 PM

#TheEmptyChair amplifies conversation about sexual assault

A provocative magazine cover featuring a photo of 35 women who accused Bill Cosby of sexual assault is the latest in a growing movement of survivors publicly sharing their stories.