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As a devout Catholic who spent time in the seminary in her late teens, Satin says she knew that there was little room for women in leadership in the Catholic church and absolutely no acceptance of a transgender person.

I think this was his way to tell me that in my life, there were people who would try to control my stomach, my Black body. I have been taught that we, as Black people, reflect and realize what destiny is and how people in power can never take that away.

“This has been a grand adventure in farming, family, and community. Our goals included land and habitat restoration, clean energy, carbon sequestration, and healthy free-range kids.”

Katsiaficas created a book of artwork, “Survivors,” which reflects on the fire’s physical and psychic aftermaths of destruction and regeneration.

Last in our series of “Where Are They Now?” vignettes about environmentalists in Minnesota

From a student, to a school administrative manager at Minneapolis Public Schools Hmong International Academy, to chairwoman of the St. Paul Board of Education, Xiong was an advocate for education.

If someone is remorseful and willing to put in the work to make reparations, I do not think they should be “cancelled.” However, if that person were to express that they have no regrets, or proceed to behave in a similar manner, they absolutely should be.

“Patient No More” is a new documentary airing on PBS created by local filmmaker Diana Fraser. We asked Fraser to talk about the movie, and offer a summary review.

Every three years, the Minnesota Departments of Education, Health, Human Services, and Public Safety collaborate with all types of school districts to survey students in 5th, 8th, 9th, and 11th grades. The voluntary and anonymous survey includes questions about school social climate and bullying, ex

Kim Norton discusses her vision at the Mayor’s office in Rochester. (photo by Sarah Whiting)Kim Norton was accustomed to being the “first” when she was elected in 2018 as the first woman to serve as the mayor of Rochester. She also had been the first woman and the first Democrat to represe

Anne Christ. Photo Eric Mueller PhotographyHistorically, people buried their loved ones with the intent of preserving their bodies.Embalmed with formaldehyde, secured in a chemically treated metal or wood casket, and often placed in a concrete vault reinforced with metal or plastic, human bodies

Patrice Salmeri (photo by Sarah Whiting)Substance use is often an attempt to escape trauma — especially for women. The path to recovering from an addiction and healing from trauma is a long process for women that requires a strong support system, a sense of community, and understanding from ot