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Education over incarceration: Arizona’s new path to reentry
Daily Independent - Arizona
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Arizona is the latest state to join a growing movement focused on transforming incarceration through education. Through a new Community of Practice launched by the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association and the Vera Institute of...
Minnesota poison control sees increase in calls for mushroom exposure
CBS 4 - Minnesota
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A warm, wet summer weather means wild mushrooms are multiplying, and poison control calls are increasing. Most of those calls involve children under 5 picking or eating a mushroom that could be poisonous. From April through June, the Minnesota...
UMN Extension lays off SNAP-Ed educators, result of Big Beautiful Bill
KTTC - Minnesota
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July 11, 2025
ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – The University of Minnesota Extension announced on Monday, Jul. 7 it was laying off all 60 nutrition and health educators in its SNAP-Ed program. The cuts are a result of President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill...
Head start changes restrict illegal immigrants
The Journal - Minnesota
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WASHINGTON — The Trump administration will restrict immigrants in the country illegally from enrolling in Head Start, a federally funded preschool program, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday. The move is part of a broad...
Walter Hudson shares views on Superman release and Minneapolis politics
NW Twin Cities - Minnesota
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July 10, 2025
Walter Hudson, Minnesota State Representative from 30A District | Official WebsiteWalter Hudson, Minnesota State Representative from 30A District | Official Website Walter Hudson, an active commentator on current events and cultural developments,...
Experts share impact of Minnesota’s red flag law
KTTC - Minnesota
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July 11, 2025
ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – Minnesota is one of the most recent states in the US to sign the Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) law, commonly known as a red flag law. In a roundtable at Rochester Area Foundation on Thursday, experts stated ERPO...
"In the locker room you hear nonsense": Anthony Edwards' $50,000,000 ex-teammate exposes current NBA culture in tell-all statement
Sportskeeda
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July 11, 2025
Ricky Rubio, Anthony Edwards’ former Minnesota Timberwolves teammate, opened up about his 12-year career in the NBA in an interview on Tuesday. The Spaniard chatted with journalist Jordi Evole and shared a glimpse of his life as a pro basketball...
Fear, frustration as a Minnesotan adoptee tries to prove her citizenship
CBS 4 - Minnesota
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As deportations are happening across the country, one local woman has her own worries. She was adopted as a baby and wanted to make sure she had citizenship papers. That started a domino effect, leading to fear and frustration. Now, Astrid-Ira...
25 LGBTQ+ Athletes You Need to Know About
The Good Men Project - California
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July 10, 2025
Every moment of an athlete’s career—and oftentimes their personal lives—is placed on display, dissected by analysts, media, and in some instances, betting sites to determine what their future season could look like. With such a public profession,...
University of Minnesota eliminates nutrition outreach program amid federal SNAP cuts
KSTP - Minnesota
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July 10, 2025
A program dedicated to nutrition education for low-income residents across Minnesota is coming to an end after 35 years. This week, the University of Minnesota Extension Service laid off all 60 of its full-time SNAP-Ed educators. The $7.2 million...
Due process rights are being eroded in immigration court, attorneys and advocates say
Sahan Journal - Minnesota
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July 10, 2025
Stay informed. Sign up for Sahan Sunday, our weekly newsletter with Minnesota news you need to know. This story is provided to you free of charge. We’re glad you're here! If fair, free journalism matters to you, please support us! President Donald...
Trump’s Threats Against Mamdani Put a Target on the Back of All Immigrants
Truthout
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July 10, 2025
Support justice-driven, accurate and transparent news — make a quick donation to Truthout today! I used to take my United States citizenship for granted. Don’t get me wrong, I was always aware of the benefits conferred on me by a U.S. passport,...
In opening bell ceremony, Minnesota CEOs take economy’s pulse
Star Tribune - Minnesota
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July 10, 2025
Harmening said companies don’t just invest in office space when they choose Minnesota for their headquarters. They invest in neighborhoods, schools, parks and cultural institutions, he said. Best Buy CEO Corie Barry, who grew up in rural...
Trump administration opens investigation into Minnesota agency's affirmative action...
Dayton Daily News - Ohio
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The Department of Justice said in a statement that the policy “seems to be part of a broader effort by the state to engage in race- and sex-based employment practices in its ‘affirmative action’ objectives.” The Trump administration has been using...
DOJ investigating Minnesota state agency's hiring practices
CBS 4 - Minnesota
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The Trump administration said Thursday that it has opened an investigation into whether a Minnesota state agency's newly updated affirmative action policy violates civil rights laws. The Minnesota Department of Human Services' policy requires...
‘Sisters Speak Out:’ A prayer and public witness for immigrants and a just economy
The Central Minnesota Catholic
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July 10, 2025
By Mike Schut We all know not to talk politics, sex and money in polite company. But what if such conversations are intimately connected to the Gospels, to Jesus’ life and teachings? Let’s take three examples. First, say you read, “Love your...
Justice Department investigating State of Minnesota, Minnesota DHS
KARE 11 - Minnesota
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July 10, 2025
DHS said in a statement that it follows all state and federal hiring laws, saying that justification for non-affirmative action hires has been required since 1987. ST PAUL, Minn. — The U.S. Justice Department is looking into the hiring practices...
Tim Walz blasted for costing Minnesota taxpayers $430K in legal prep ahead of Hill hearing
KLIN News Talk - Nebraska
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July 10, 2025
Fox News contributor Jason Chaffetz joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss why Minnesota is being sued over tuition benefits for migrants, why critics are outraged over Zohran Mamdani's policies and his new book, 'They're Coming for You.' NEWYou can now...
US probes Minnesota, George Mason University over DEI, hiring practises
Regional Media News - Iowa
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July 10, 2025
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. government on Thursday announced probes into hiring practices and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives by the state of Minnesota and Virginia’s George Mason University. It was the latest...
Trump administration opens investigation into Minnesota agency's affirmative action policy
Local 10 - Florida
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July 10, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS – The Trump administration said Thursday that it has opened an investigation into whether a Minnesota state agency's newly updated affirmative action policy violates civil rights laws. The Minnesota Department of Human Services' policy...