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September 4, 2024 1:04 PM

When a final resting place erodes away, who is responsible for preserving human remains?

A boy recently found historic human remains along the shore of Lake Superior. His discovery reveals a serious issue facing cemeteries along bodies of water.

by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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September 4, 2024 4:00 AM

In a rural small town, a group of locals steps up to support senior health

Health care options for older adults in small rural towns can be lacking. In Glen Ullin, N.D., some community members are trying to bridge the gaps in care.

by Juliana Kim and Tim Evans

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September 3, 2024 12:02 PM

How to reduce chronic absenteeism

Summer is over and kids are back in school — but are they? MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about chronic absenteeism — why it matters, who it impacts and what we can do to boost attendance.

by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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September 1, 2024 8:30 AM

Black students are still kicked out of school at higher rates despite reforms

In the decade since Black Lives Matter, a spotlight has shined on inequity in education outcomes and, in particular, how exclusionary discipline disproportionately affects Black children.

by The Associated Press

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August 30, 2024 9:25 AM

Minneapolis officials say police force numbers are starting to rebound

After several years of declining numbers, Minneapolis city officials say the size of the police force is showing signs of growth. It will be the first time since 2020 that the department will see an increase in sworn officers.

by MPR News Staff

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August 29, 2024 2:40 PM

Where do different ideas of masculinity fit into the presidential election?

Of Boys and Men author offers insights on masculinity in politics.

by Steve Inskeep and Christopher Thomas

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August 28, 2024 4:00 AM

'Institutional neutrality': How one university walks a fine line on Gaza protests

School is back in session, and the line between providing campus security and allowing for free speech is still extremely thin.

by Ailsa Chang, Kathryn Fink and Jeanette Woods

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August 27, 2024 4:00 AM

How a Guatemalan immigrant and a 4th-generation farmer see immigration issues in Worthington

As passions flare over the topic of immigration in national debates, residents of Worthington engaged in a much more nuanced conversation on the topic, sharing stories of how their families settled in the town in search of common ground.

by Catharine Richert

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August 19, 2024 4:03 AM

3 more sets of remains tied to the 1921 Tulsa race riots found with gunshot wounds

The 1921 Tulsa race riots began after a Black man was accused of assaulting a white woman. The case was later dismissed in court, but historians estimate that up to 300 people died during the riots.

by Ayana Archie

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August 16, 2024 11:32 AM

How to say ‘Kamala’ — and why it makes a difference

As Vice President Harris has risen up in the political world, the name “Kamala” is getting more airtime. And on the campaign trail, Harris’ name is often intentionally mispronounced by her opponent.

by Deepa Shivaram

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Social Issues

When a final resting place erodes away, who is responsible for preserving human remains?

In a rural small town, a group of locals steps up to support senior health

How to reduce chronic absenteeism

Black students are still kicked out of school at higher rates despite reforms

Minneapolis officials say police force numbers are starting to rebound

Where do different ideas of masculinity fit into the presidential election?

'Institutional neutrality': How one university walks a fine line on Gaza protests

How a Guatemalan immigrant and a 4th-generation farmer see immigration issues in Worthington

3 more sets of remains tied to the 1921 Tulsa race riots found with gunshot wounds

How to say ‘Kamala’ — and why it makes a difference

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