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Post-presidential debate poll shows a shift in WI; Teamsters won't endorse in presidential race after releasing internal polling showing most members support Trump; IL energy jobs growth is strong but lacks female workers; Pregnant, Black Coloradans twice as likely to die than the overall population.

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The Teamsters choose not to endorse a presidential candidate, county officials in Texas fight back against state moves to limit voter registration efforts, and the FBI investigate suspicious packages sent to elections offices in at least 17 states.

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A USDA report shows a widening gap in rural versus urban health, a North Carolina county remains divided over a LGBTQ library display, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz' policies are spotlighted after his elevation to the Democratic presidential ticket.

MN: Social Justice

Each Community Action Agency is different, but many offer help with resume building and interview readiness as low-income individuals try to find stable work. (Adobe Stock)
MN agencies reflect on war on poverty, 60 years in

For six decades, the U.S. has carried out a coordinated effort to keep poverty levels in check. Support offices in Minnesota say there's still need …

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Según el Pew Research Center, se proyecta que los latinos representen el 14,7% de todos los votantes elegibles en noviembre de 2024, un nuevo máximo. (Adobe Stock)
Organizadores latinos movilizan equipos de alcance electoral en MN

Los votantes de todo Minnesota participarán en las primarias hoy (13/Agosto). Al mismo tiempo, los organizadores a nivel comunitario están …

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According to the Pew Research Center, Latinos are projected to account for 14.7% of all eligible voters in November 2024, a new high. (Adobe Stock)
MN Latino organizers mobilize election outreach teams

Voters across Minnesota will be participating in today's primary. At the same time, community-level organizers are starting to engage with Latino …

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Como gobernador de Minnesota, Tim Walz ha ayudado a impulsar una serie de políticas que sus opositores y observadores políticos describen como progresistas. Pero algunos observadores señalan que llamó la atención de los votantes mientras representaba a un distrito del Congreso mayoritariamente conservador antes de ocupar el cargo de gobernador. (Adobe Stock)
Evaluando la selección de Walz en MN de acuerdo a tono y asuntos logísticos

La candidata presidencial demócrata Kamala Harris presentó al gobernador de Minnesota, Tim Walz, como su compañero de fórmula…

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Cuando se aprobó el año pasado, se preveía que la ley de Permisos de Conducir para Todos de Minnesota permitiría a más de 80.000 personas indocumentadas iniciar el proceso para obtener un permiso. (Adobe Stock)
Defensores de los latinos evalúan permiso de conducir para todos en MN

Eventos están programados este mes para informar a más personas acerca de la nueva ley de Minnesota que elimina la necesidad de prueba de re…

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When it was adopted last year, Minnesota's Driver's Licenses for All law was forecast to allow more than 80,000 undocumented individuals to begin the process to secure a license. (Adobe Stock)
Several months in, Latino advocates assess MN's Driver's Licenses for All

Events are scheduled this month to inform more people about Minnesota's new law eliminating the need for proof of legal residence to get a driver's li…

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United Health Foundation says for older adults, the early death rate has gone down by 8%. Officials say while that's an improvement, the rate is still higher than pre-pandemic levels. (Adobe Stock)
Mixed outlook revealed in new well-being report for older adults

Older adults in Minnesota and across the nation are navigating various challenges that affect their quality of life. An annual report shows progress…

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The National Conference of State Legislatures says addressing prison gerrymandering has become one of the fastest-growing trends in enacting redistricting reforms. (Adobe Stock)
New MN law ends prison gerrymandering

Minnesota's legislative session wrapped up over the weekend with lawmakers banning so-called prison gerrymandering. The provision was part of an …

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La Conferencia Nacional de Legislaturas Estatales afirma que abordar el gerrymandering carcelario se ha convertido en una de las tendencias de más rápido crecimiento a la hora de promulgar reformas de redistribución de distritos. (Adobe Stock)
Nueva ley de MN pone fin al gerrymandering en las cárceles

La sesión legislativa de Minnesota concluyó el fin de semana con la prohibición por parte de los legisladores del llamado gerrymanderin…

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Straw purchases for guns are already a felony under federal law, but Minnesota lawmakers are expressing the need to do the same under state law following the recent fatal shooting of three first responders in a Twin Cities suburb. (Adobe Stock)
Tragedy has MN lawmakers focused on straw purchases for guns

Minnesota lawmakers return this week following an Easter break. They're expected to resume talks on a gun-safety proposal seeing renewed urgency…

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Minnesota recently joined nearly two dozen other states that restore the voting rights of people who are formerly incarcerated, immediately upon their release. (Adobe Stock)
Voting rights restoration highlights Super Tuesday vote in MN

More than a dozen states hold presidential primaries on this Super Tuesday. Minnesota is among them, and the election is seen as a big opportunity …

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A handful of large cities in the U.S. have added protections for tenants in a residential complex to organize in response to poor living conditions. Minnesota is looking to make it a statewide protection. (Adobe Stock)
MN considers 'organizing' protections for renters

Minnesota lawmakers face growing calls this session to boost access to affordable housing and there is a proposal to lend a voice to existing renters …

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