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They pledged allegiance to the flag for the first time as U.S. citizens
Nearly 2,000 immigrants became naturalized citizens Tuesday in St. Paul.
Twin Cities LGBTQ community left reeling from Club Q shooting
Feeling vulnerable after Colorado shooting, some in local LGBTQ circles are banding together.
Nellie Stone Johnson honored with statue at the State Capitol
The likeness of the civil rights leader is the first statue placed inside the Capitol in more than 60 years.
Internet speed disparities in Minneapolis depend on address
Formerly redlined neighborhoods have the lowest percentages of broadband internet.
Ethiopian Minnesotans, watching war from afar, hope fragile peace holds
There are about 35,000 Ethiopian immigrants and people of Ethiopian descent in the state.
Mpls. areas hit by crime want say with candidates, not slogans
Some leaders in the areas hit hardest by violence say they wish candidates would spend more time engaging them and residents instead of using public safety as a flashpoint in campaign ads.
Minnesota artists install Day of the Dead altar at State Capitol
Making an altar is a tradition for Mexicans and Latin Americans around the world.
Community leaders discuss ways to bridge the racial hunger divide in Minnesota
Second Harvest saw its hungriest summer ever this year with rising food costs, supply chain issues and wages that haven't kept up with inflation.
Twin Cities area sees wave of new coffee shops opened by people of color
While most coffee is farmed by Black and brown people in Latin America and Africa, nearly 70% of U.S. coffee roasters are white, according to Zippia, a career website.
International Institute of Minnesota launches guaranteed income pilot program for refugees
One of the country's first programs of its kind, it is funded through foundations and private donors.