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Group working for racial and economic justice opens Duluth office
June 9, 2014
TakeAction, a statewide progressive organization, has offices in the Twin Cities, Grand Rapids and now in Duluth. An open house took place in April. TakeAction works on issues of racial
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Summit focuses on women’s economic security
For a state that fancies itself progressive, it’s always good to prove it. When Gov. Mark Dayton signed the Women’s Economic Security Act into law on Mother’s Day, it placed
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Duluth City Council signals support for Women’s Economic Security Act
The Duluth City Council unanimously gave its blessing Monday night to a bill Gov. Mark Dayton signed into law this weekend. Councilors Sharla Gardner, Emily Larson and Jennifer Julsrud introduced
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Duluth city leaders, community members celebrate signing of Womens Economic Security Act
City councilors, TakeAction Minnesota, County Commissioners and women throughout the community gathered at City Hall to celebrate the signing of the Women’s Economic Security Act into law . Governor Dayton
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Minneapolis North Siders demand transit improvements
Minneapolis’ North Side is not getting its fair share of transit amenities, despite having a heavily transit-dependent population, a group of residents told Metropolitan Council representatives over the weekend. At
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Dayton signs law to give women a better workplace
Gov. Mark Dayton rang in Mother’s Day Sunday by giving final approval to a package of bills aimed at improving conditions for women in the workplace. The Women’s Economic Security Act, comprised
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The Revolt of the Cities
During the past 20 years, immigrants and young people have transformed the demographics of urban America. Now, they’re transforming its politics and mapping the future of liberalism. … Minneapolis is
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Minnesota makes history with largest minimum wage hike
Gov. Mark Dayton signed into law the largest minimum wage increase in state history Monday, giving raises to more than 325,000 Minnesotans and making good on a signature Democratic pledge during an
