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Protesters want 4th Precinct barricades completely gone

The head of the Minneapolis NAACP Tuesday called for police to remove all barricades in front of the 4th Precinct police station.
by Doualy Xaykaothao

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Deepening anti-Islamic mood in Texas rivals post-Sept. 11 climate

Deepening anti-Islamic mood in Texas rivals post-Sept. 11 climate

After Paris and San Bernardino, reports of Islamophobia and attacks on mosques are on the rise, especially in the Dallas-Forth Worth area. One Muslim activist calls 2015 "a banner year for hatred."
by John Burnett

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People of color with albinism ask: Where do I belong?

People of color with albinism ask: Where do I belong?

Albinism affects people of all races, but for people of color, a lack of pigment can leave them struggling to fit in.
by Anjuli Sastry

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From Colorado to California, the gun control debate has become personal

From Colorado to California, the gun control debate has become personal

The two states with high-profile mass shootings in the last week have taken big steps in recent years to tighten gun laws. Is a focus on "open carry" or mental health the best way forward?
by Kirk Siegler

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What's next for Jamar Clark demonstrators and activists?

What's next for Jamar Clark demonstrators and activists?

The rhetoric at rallies and news conferences has often shifted to themes beyond Clark's death, such as justice and systemic change. At times, the demonstrations have had the feel of a movement.
by Doualy Xaykaothao

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Conflicting accounts: What happened the night Jamar Clark was shot?

Conflicting accounts: What happened the night Jamar Clark was shot?

Jamar Clark's death at the hands of Minneapolis police has rallied protesters for nearly three weeks. But the circumstances around the moments leading up to his death remain unclear -- and contentious.
by Tim Nelson

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Jamar Clark shooting, protests continue strained history between community, police

Jamar Clark shooting, protests continue strained history between community, police

"We have been saying for a significant amount of time that Minneapolis is one bullet away from Ferguson," activist Jason Sole of the Minneapolis NAACP said the day after Clark was shot. "That bullet was fired last night."
by Brandt Williams and Meg Martin

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How to say Lake Calhoun's Dakota name: 'Bde Maka Ska'

How to say Lake Calhoun's Dakota name: 'Bde Maka Ska'

Signs identifying Lake Calhoun now include "Bde Maka Ska," the Dakota name for the popular Minneapolis lake. So, how do you say it?
by Britta Greene

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Friday Roundtable: Lessons after police shootings from across the country

Friday Roundtable: Lessons after police shootings from across the country

MPR News host Kerri Miller sat down with people from three communities -- Baltimore; North Charleston, S.C.; and Oakland, Calif. -- where recent police killings that to protests. What lessons can they share with Minneapolis?
by Cody Nelson

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Counter Stories: The Jamar Clark shooting and protests

Counter Stories: The Jamar Clark shooting and protests

In today's conversation, the group discusses the officer-involved shooting of Jamar Clark in north Minneapolis — and the nearly three weeks of protest that followed.
by MPR News Staff

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