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Deanna Pistono
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Race and Health Equity Fellow, MinnPost
Minneapolis
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By Ana Radelat Verified, Deanna Pistono| MinnPost Verified WASHINGTON — The University of Minnesota says it braces every day for an unwelcome notice — that a federal grant it has been awarded for scientific and medical research has been abruptly canceled. “It’s having a very devastating impact,” said Kimberly Kirkpatrick, the university’s associate vice president for research.
By Deanna Pistono| MinnPost Verified An art museum and a health insurance company don’t seem like the likeliest of partners. But for four years, the Teen Perspectives program, supported by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota and run by the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) has allowed students to reflect on issues of health equity. High school students, alongside artists from around the Twin Cities, work with different mediums and discover their individual artistic voice during the program.
By Deanna Pistono| MinnPost Verified Minnesota’s state flower, the pink-and-white lady slipper (also known as the showy lady slipper or the queen’s lady slipper), is the only state flower that is a member of Orchidaceae, the orchid family. Some flowers are shared by multiple states. The most common state flower is the rose, variations of which are claimed by Georgia, Iowa, New York, North Dakota and Oklahoma.
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MinnPost
MinnPost is a nonprofit online newspaper based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, founded in 2007. It is dedicated to delivering high-quality journalism focused on Minnesota news and issues. The organization serves news-intensive individuals by covering a variety of topics, including politics, government, science, health, culture, environment, education, and the arts. The platform features interactive elements such as "The Intelligencer," which invites users to share insights on specific topics, and "You Fix the Budget Deficit," allowing users to engage with budgetary issues. Additionally, the "MinnPost Asks" event series features live interviews with newsmakers, fostering community engagement and discussion. MinnPost generates revenue through advertising, corporate sponsorships, and partnerships, supporting its mission to encourage civil discourse and diverse viewpoints among its audience.
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