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Smoke and memory: A Civil War painting endures in Minnesota’s Capitol

Smoke and memory: A Civil War painting endures in Minnesota’s Capitol

At the Minnesota State Capitol, Howard Pyle’s Civil War painting “The Battle of Nashville” stands as a vivid tribute to Minnesota soldiers, preserved through time and restoration as a centerpiece of historical memory and evolving interpretation.
by Anika Besst

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‘Kite Runner’ author speaks about his book being banned in Minnesota school

‘Kite Runner’ author speaks about his book being banned in Minnesota school

Khaled Hosseini, author of the 2003 novel “The Kite Runner” speaks out as the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota and Education Minnesota file lawsuits against St. Francis Area Schools over a new book ban policy.
by Heidi Raschke and Tom Crann

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After drop-ins to a pair of GOP-led states, Walz returns to a rearranged Minnesota Capitol

After drop-ins to a pair of GOP-led states, Walz returns to a rearranged Minnesota Capitol

Gov. Tim Walz mingled with Democrats in Iowa and Nebraska for what were billed as town halls focused on Trump administration policies. But Walz and Minnesota lawmakers have their work cut out for them in a reconfigured Legislature.
by Clay Masters

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A century-old time capsule in Virginia, Minn., offers a glimpse into the town’s past

A century-old time capsule in Virginia, Minn., offers a glimpse into the town’s past

St. Louis County officials opened a time capsule that’s been sealed for more than 100 years. Workers found the small copper box in the cornerstone of an old building that was recently demolished.
by Dan Kraker

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From territory to today: Mapping Minnesota’s Black history

From territory to today: Mapping Minnesota’s Black history

In celebration of Black History Month in February, MPR News is highlighting Black history throughout the state. From a fur trader believed to be one of the first African descendants in a territory that is now Minnesota, to streets and parks renamed in 2024 after Black community leaders, these sites span the state and the centuries.
by Lisa Ryan, Elisabeth Gawthrop, Kyra Miles and MPR News Staff

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Reporter’s notebook: Minneapolis police, Black men find common ground in Alabama’s past

Reporter’s notebook: Minneapolis police, Black men find common ground in Alabama’s past

A group of Minneapolis police officers and Black residents explored history museums and historic sites in Alabama detailing the horrors of slavery and the terror enforced against Black people. They invited MPR News host Angela Davis to come along. Here’s what she saw.
by Angela Davis

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‘A death penalty’: Ph.D. student says U of M expelled him over unfair AI allegation 

‘A death penalty’: Ph.D. student says U of M expelled him over unfair AI allegation 

Haishan Yang, a doctoral student in health economics, filed a lawsuit in federal court last week accusing the University of Minnesota of violating his due process. He is the first Minnesota student to go public about being expelled over AI.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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To boost kids’ reading, Minnesota schools start to shift the way they teach

To boost kids’ reading, Minnesota schools start to shift the way they teach

Schools are working now to overhaul literacy teaching to comply with a new state law, the Read Act. A visit to one Minnesota district shows the hopes and challenges that come with overturning decades of instructional practice.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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New year, new laws: These laws are now in effect in Minnesota

New year, new laws: These laws are now in effect in Minnesota

More than a dozen new laws go into effect Jan. 1. The state will see more protections for concert ticket buyers, salary ranges required in job postings, additional rights for renters and more.
by Anna Haecherl and Anika Besst

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