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How will host Chris Rock treat the Oscars' lack of diversity?

How will host Chris Rock treat the Oscars' lack of diversity?

Since it was revealed that all 20 of this year's Academy Award acting nominees are white, everyone's waiting to see how the host -- a comedian who never pulls punches -- will handle it.
by Elizabeth Blair

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A year on, did NFL anti-domestic violence efforts work?

A year on, did NFL anti-domestic violence efforts work?

After a tumultuous season, the NFL condemned domestic violence in its ranks, and put a spotlight on the issue during the last Super Bowl. A year later, it's unclear whether that has made a difference.
by Karen Grigsby Bates

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A community conversation: What it is like to be Somali in St. Cloud

A community conversation: What it is like to be Somali in St. Cloud

The Somali population of St. Cloud has grown significantly in recent decades causing some cultural tension and misunderstandings. MPR News recently held a community conversation there to explore what life is like as a Muslim in Minnesota.
by Tom Weber

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Should schools celebrate holidays?

Principal Scott Masini of Bruce Vento Elementary School recently informed parents the school would no longer celebrate certain holidays, including Valentine's Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
by MPR News Staff

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