Social Issues

February 26, 2019 3:47 PM

Why white school districts have so much more money

According to a new report, predominantly white school districts receive $23 billion more than districts that serve mostly students of color in the U.S.

by Clare Lombardo

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February 26, 2019 11:42 AM

4 missing on Lake of the Woods after blizzard are found

Family members reported the anglers missing on Tuesday morning, saying they hadn't heard from them since Friday. By early Tuesday afternoon, the Lake of the Woods sheriff said the party was now accounted for.

by MPR News Staff

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February 26, 2019 7:07 AM

Classic books are full of problems. Why can't we put them down?

A recent study found that Dr. Seuss books can be pretty racist. It's highlighted a growing debate: Should schools teach classic books that may be problematic or trade them for socially conscious ones?

by Tiara Jenkins and Jessica Yarmosky

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February 26, 2019 5:55 AM

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers pulls National Guard from border, says 'no justification'

"There is simply not ample evidence to support the president's contention of a national security crisis at our southwestern border," Evers said after issuing the order Monday.

by Vanessa Romo

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February 26, 2019 4:00 AM

Walz says his budget will reduce racial disparities in Minnesota

The budget plan released by Gov. Tim Walz lays out several initiatives aimed at addressing racial gaps in education, health care and income.

by Tim Pugmire

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February 25, 2019 8:42 PM

Alabama publisher who called for KKK to 'ride again' is replaced by black woman

The new publisher and editor of The Democrat-Reporter, Elecia R. Dexter, took the reins on Thursday, after Goodloe Sutton doubled down on his incendiary comments.

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February 25, 2019 8:41 PM

CEOs urge Congress to expand gun background checks

The heads of four U.S. companies are lobbying for a law requiring background checks on all gun purchases. One of them, the founder of TOMS shoes, concedes his company will lose business as a result.

by Yuki Noguchi

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February 25, 2019 8:28 PM

Why does Ebola keep spreading in Congo? Here's a major clue

Responders are zeroing in on an important source of new infections in the towns of Katwa and Butembo.

by Nurith Aizenman

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February 25, 2019 7:38 PM

Walmart is eliminating greeters. Workers with disabilities feel targeted

NPR has found that Walmart is changing the job requirements for front-door greeters in a way that appears to disproportionately affect workers with disabilities.

by Alina Selyukh

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February 25, 2019 11:00 AM

New TPT documentary 'Jim Crow of the North' traces housing segregation in Minneapolis

The documentary premieres Monday at 9 p.m. on Twin Cities Public Television. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke to the film's producer, Daniel Bergin, to learn more.

by Cathy Wurzer

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