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U of M regent discusses renaming campus buildings

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents will hold a special meeting on Friday to discuss a proposal to rename Coffman Memorial Union and three other buildings on campus. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Regent Abdul Omari about the issue.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Noor trial: Questions resurface over BCA's cop-friendly approach

Noor trial: Questions resurface over BCA's cop-friendly approach

Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension agents have acknowledged treating cops differently than other people involved in shootings. That deference is a key issue in the trial of ex-Minneapolis officer Mohamed Noor, charged in the shooting death of 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk.
by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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Straight talk on race becoming a must for white candidates

Straight talk on race becoming a must for white candidates

In a field celebrated for its historic racial and gender diversity, white candidates are talking about systemic racism and white privilege to connect with voters of color and prove that America's racial divisions aren't lost on them.
by The Associated Press

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When a senior wants to age in place, but the place needs work

When a senior wants to age in place, but the place needs work

A Habitat for Humanity program modifies homes for low-income elderly people who find it tough to get around. Since it launched in October, the Age in Place Initiative has helped 15 Twin Cities homeowners.
by Peter Cox

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The affluent homeless: a sleeping pod, a hired desk and a handful of clothes

The affluent homeless: a sleeping pod, a hired desk and a handful of clothes

Many young people participate in the rental economy. They own less stuff than their parents' generation, and they rent or share a lot more. For some it's a choice; for others, a necessity.
by Sam Sanders

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Drowning in parenting advice? Here's some advice for that

Drowning in parenting advice? Here's some advice for that

In her new book, "Cribsheet," economist Emily Oster offers a lifeline to parents overwhelmed by contradictory parenting guidance. She offers a data-driven, and common-sense, approach to raising a baby.
by Selena Simmons-Duffin

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Supreme Court appears to lean toward allowing census citizenship question

Supreme Court appears to lean toward allowing census citizenship question

The justices are weighing whether the Trump administration can include a citizenship question on the 2020 census. A decision is expected this summer, when printing of the census forms is set to begin.
by Nina Totenberg

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