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Through conversations with community leaders that are shaped by our curious, engaged audience, MPR News hopes to encourage new connections and relationships that will help Minnesota communities make progress toward equity and inclusion.

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ChangeMakers: Asian and Pacific Islander Minnesotans making history

ChangeMakers: Asian and Pacific Islander Minnesotans making history

During Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, MPR News and Sahan Journal introduce you to Asian and Pacific Islander Minnesotans who are making history right now across the state.
by Evan Frost, Jaida Grey Eagle and Ben Hovland

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Latino Minnesotans: What issues are most important to you?

Latino Minnesotans: What issues are most important to you?

Make our reporting better by sharing what you care about. Your answers will help raise the voice of the Latino community in Minnesota and help us do more relevant reporting for Latinos in the state.
by Kathryn Styer Martinez

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Making George Floyd's Square

Making George Floyd's Square

A monthlong series looking at how the community has transformed the site of George Floyd’s killing — 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis — and at the people behind its transformation. It is the culmination of reporting over several months, and a partnership with South High School to engage neighborhood youth in telling their community’s story.
by Christine T. Nguyen, Megan Burks and Evan Frost

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¡Adelante Minnesota!

¡Adelante Minnesota!

Minnesotan Latinos are a well established, diverse, complex and growing community in the state. MPR News will be elevating Latino voices over the next five months, reporting on community issues.
by Kathryn Styer Martinez

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'How did it get to this?': Minnesotans react to violence, chaos at U.S. Capitol

'How did it get to this?': Minnesotans react to violence, chaos at U.S. Capitol

There is a lot to process and talk about following the violent insurrection inside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. Here’s a look at what some Minnesotans are thinking and feeling after a dark day for U.S. democracy.
by MPR News Staff

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Anguish, fear, hope: Voices of Minnesotans on the aftermath of Floyd killing

Anguish, fear, hope: Voices of Minnesotans on the aftermath of Floyd killing

More than three weeks after George Floyd’s death, Minnesotans living in and around the city where he was pinned down by police continue to call for justice and racial equality, as they struggle to heal the repeated pain and trauma. From a fear and frustration to hope for changes, here are voices of some Minnesotans about Floyd’s killing and the aftermath.
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In the ICU and at George Floyd Square, one nurse fights two pandemics

In the ICU and at George Floyd Square, one nurse fights two pandemics

Nurse Jeanette Rupert is hard to keep up with. When she's not treating COVID-19 patients in the ICU, she's dispensing medical care at George Floyd Square, just blocks from where she was born and raised. In the turbulence of 2020, Rupert says she's deepened her appreciation and commitment to her friends, family and community.
by Catharine Richert and Evan Frost

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