Marissa Evans
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Social issuesMarissa Evans writes about social issues for the Star Tribune.
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In Minnesota, racial discrimination cases often hit dead end
Some of the complaints are alarmingly visceral, with shopkeepers hurling racial slurs at people of color and children of color demeaned in public or at schools.
February 28, 2021
Local
In his 'dream job,' Abdi Warsame works to rebuild trust at the Minneapolis public housing agency
In first year heading MPHA, he's still learning but is determined to rebuild trust
February 15, 2021
Local
Willmar man killed by stray bullet in his garage
Willmar police said they're investigating but there's no indication the man was the intended target or victim
January 17, 2021
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'Help is coming': Minnesota prepares for $375 million in federal rental assistance to arrive
Federal aid expected in weeks; advocates urge tenants and landlords to be patient.
January 16, 2021
Local
Housing advocates, officials in Minnesota hope for a stronger federal role under Biden
Advocates look to the Biden administration to take on a bigger role as an eviction crisis looms.
December 26, 2020
Migration Catchall
Twin Cities librarians fielding more questions about race, social justice in year of George Floyd
More and more parents are asking librarians for recommendations that will help them get started.
December 21, 2020
Local
State takes Minnesotans' tax refunds for debts owed to hospitals
Hospitals say state's help to collect medical debts is lifeline; some already struggling Minnesotans say it's added hardship.
December 11, 2020
Local
'Help is coming': Minnesota prepares for $375 million in federal rental assistance to arrive
Federal aid expected in weeks; advocates urge tenants and landlords to be patient.
January 16, 2021
Local
Housing advocates, officials in Minnesota hope for a stronger federal role under Biden
Advocates look to the Biden administration to take on a bigger role as an eviction crisis looms.
December 26, 2020
Migration Catchall
Twin Cities librarians fielding more questions about race, social justice in year of George Floyd
More and more parents are asking librarians for recommendations that will help them get started.
December 21, 2020
Local
State takes Minnesotans' tax refunds for debts owed to hospitals
Hospitals say state's help to collect medical debts is lifeline; some already struggling Minnesotans say it's added hardship.
December 11, 2020