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Minnesota photographer finds more civility than division in ‘Purpletown’ project

Minnesota photographer finds more civility than division in ‘Purpletown’ project

Since the 2020 election, photographer Paul Shambroom has mapped and photographed what he calls “purple towns” — communities where votes for presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump were statistically tied. Even though these communities are evenly divided politically, Shambroom says civility is often high.
by Catharine Richert

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As Cowles Center closes, local dancers reflect on its impact

As Cowles Center closes, local dancers reflect on its impact

The Cowles Center, a key venue for dance and performing arts in the Twin Cities, is set to close on March 31 due to financial difficulties. This decision has deeply affected the local dance community.
by Jacob Aloi

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New University of Minnesota president is University of Michigan research head

New University of Minnesota president is University of Michigan research head

Dr. Rebecca Cunningham, vice president for research and innovation at the University of Michigan, was chosen Monday to be the next president of the University of Minnesota system.
by Peter Cox

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Kurdish language class bridges generations and cultures in a Moorhead classroom

Kurdish language class bridges generations and cultures in a Moorhead classroom

A new class at Moorhead High School teaches Kurdish students about their language, culture and history. The Kurdish language is spoken in the homes of hundreds of Moorhead students.
by Dan Gunderson

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Warmest February in state history matching with warmest December

Warmest February in state history matching with warmest December

The majority of winter has been spent above freezing. In places like International Falls, nationally regarded as being one of the coldest cities in America, there have been more days above freezing than usual.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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After 50 years, ‘Birkie Fever’ still running hot for northern Wisconsin cross-country ski race

After 50 years, ‘Birkie Fever’ still running hot for northern Wisconsin cross-country ski race

More than 10,000 skiers are expected in northwest Wisconsin for the 50th annual American Birkebeiner cross-country ski race. Only one person has skied in all 50 races.
by Dan Kraker

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How are students learning about war in Ukraine and Gaza? We asked a veteran social studies teacher

How are students learning about war in Ukraine and Gaza? We asked a veteran social studies teacher

Saturday marks two years since Russia invaded Ukraine. The Israel-Hamas war has been raging on for more than four months. So how are classrooms approaching these violent, longstanding current events?
by Gracie Stockton and Cathy Wurzer

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