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Environmental justice activism finds energy in MN’s Latino communities
Latino News Network
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July 11, 2025
Minnesotans are cooling off after last month’s extreme heat but communities bearing the brunt of environmental injustice said there will be more climate extremes to contend with, prompting heightened outreach. Researchers said the harmful impact...
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...
Trump DOJ probes Minnesota hiring practices in third federal action
United Press International (UPI)
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July 11 (UPI) -- The Department of Justice has opened an investigation into Minnesota's hiring practices, the third legal or administrative action the Trump administration has taken against the Democratic-led state in just over two weeks. The...
So Minnesota: Visitors from around the world come to see the Saint John’s Bible
KSTP - Minnesota
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July 11, 2025
So Minnesota: Visitors from around the world come to see the Saint John's Bible One bible in Minnesota attracts visitors from around the world. The Saint John’s Bible in Collegeville is the first hand-illuminated, hand-written calligraphy Bible...
Science Museum of Minnesota cutting more than 40 full-time employees
CBS 4 - Minnesota
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The Science Museum of Minnesota in St. Paul is cutting more than 40 full-time positions, or approximately 15% of its current staff. The union representing museum workers says this is the third time the museum has cut jobs in the last three years....
NJ influencers, Brazilian beatboxers: How nuns took over pop culture
The North Jersey Record - New Jersey
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It was the beatbox heard round the world. In May, a pair of Brazilian nuns were on a local Catholic TV show discussing a vocational retreat when it happened. Suddenly, the duo — in matching powder-blue skirts and white habits — broke into a joyous...
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...
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,...
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...
"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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...