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Activists Push For Black Church Group To Return Target’s $300K Donation
Black Enterprise
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July 7, 2025
It’s considered a betrayal of the boycotts After Target made a $300,000 donation to the National Baptist Convention (NBCUSA), one of the largest Black church groups in the country, some of the organizers who helped push for national boycotts of...
Minnesota DNR focuses on outreach during 1st weekend of boating permit law
InForum - North Dakota
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July 7, 2025
DETROIT LAKES — Despite crowded lakes over the Fourth of July weekend, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reported strong compliance with the state’s new boating permit law, which took effect July 1. Under the new law, anyone 21 or...
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...
US measles cases surpass 2019 count, including cases in Minnesota and neighboring states
MinnPost - Minnesota
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July 11, 2025
Sunday Review | Catch up on our biggest stories from the past week. Delivered to your inbox Sunday mornings. The U.S. is having its worst year for measles spread since 1991, with a total of 1,288 cases nationally and another six months to go. But...
Wausau’s first-ever Film Farm & Culture Fest aims to amplify the city’s film community
Wisconsin Public Radio
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July 11, 2025
At a brand new film festival, characters like a Soviet-era film projectionist, a farmer-turned-vegan and a Pink Floyd fan living in the Amazon rainforest will light up the screen at Wausau’s Woodson History Center. Starting on Friday, July 18,...
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...
Minnesota has strict fireworks laws, but enforcement can be challenging
KSTP - Minnesota
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July 7, 2025
They are festive, colorful and bright but also illegal in many cases in Minnesota. Fireworks that explode or leave the ground are against the law in Minnesota, but you might not ever know it after the Fourth of July weekend. Monday morning, police...
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....
Mayo Clinic faces another lawsuit over 2021 COVID-19 vaccine requirement
Post-Bulletin - Minnesota
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July 17, 2025
MANKATO, Minn. — A former Mayo Clinic Health System employee is suing the health care provider on the grounds of religious discrimination. The lawsuit, filed in Minnesota District Court on Tuesday, July 15, alleges that Jennifer Lowe, who worked...
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...
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,...
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 DNR expands library pass program to provide more access to state parks and recreation areas
Albert Lea Tribune - Minnesota
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July 7, 2025
Published 4:57 pm Monday, July 7, 2025 In partnership with over 200 libraries and bookmobiles across the state, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is expanding the popular library park pass program, which provides access to state parks...
Fast-tracked deportations raise alarm over due process in immigration system
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...
Two Major Vintage Fests Arriving in Minneapolis
Mpls.St.Paul Magazine - Minnesota
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July 10, 2025
July is the month for vintage lovers in Minnesota. Over the next few weeks, two of the nation’s largest vintage events—Totally Rad Vintage Fest and ThriftCon—will visit Minneapolis to celebrate our vintage and secondhand scenes. This Saturday,...
Paul McCartney Tour Stopping in Minneapolis This Fall
Mpls.St.Paul Magazine - Minnesota
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July 10, 2025
The legendary musician Sir Paul McCartney is returning to Minneapolis this fall for a highly anticipated performance at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 17. The stop, one of 16 cities on this tour, is an extension of his acclaimed Got Back tour that...
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...
"In the locker room you hear nonsense": Anthony Edwards' $50,000,000 ex-teammate Ricky Rubio highlights 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...
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...
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...