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Former police union head barred from serving in 3 counties
Former Minnesota Police Union President Bob Kroll has been barred from serving in Hennepin, Anoka, and Ramsey counties following a...

Elijah Todd-Walden
Apr 6, 20232 min read
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Bill expanding MinnesotaCare coverage gains traction in state legislature
The Minnesota Senate is considering a bill that would open up MinnesotaCare to more low-income families. If passed, the bill would raise...

Elijah Todd-Walden
Apr 5, 20231 min read
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The Wellness Paradigm fosters healing, empowerment
Kenshasha Kambui, one of the founders of the Wellness Paradigm. (Via https://www.paradigmofwellness.com) The Wellness Paradigm is a new...

Jasmine McBride
Apr 5, 20232 min read
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Brutal pothole season takes toll on Twin Cities residents
A city worker fills a pothole with a temporary mixture. (Georgia Fort/BLCK Press) The 2022-23 winter is currently the third snowiest in...

Elijah Todd-Walden
Apr 4, 20232 min read
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Hamline President retires after Islamophobia incident
Via Hamline University Hamline president Fayneese Miller announced Monday that she will retire after the 2023-2024 school year. The...

Elijah Todd-Walden
Apr 3, 20232 min read
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Eden Prairie High School Basketball Coach Resigns
Former players from Eden Prarie Basketball team pose for a photo (Jasmine McBride/BLCK Press) Eden Prairie High School basketball coach,...

Jasmine McBride
Mar 31, 20232 min read
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