Friday - March 27, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Minnesota

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Center for Victims of Torture Opposes the Laken Riley Act Because It Will Harm Torture Survivors and Impact Healing
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 15 (TNSsta) -- The Center for Victims of Torture issued the following statement on Jan. 14, 2025: * * * The Center for Victims of Torture (CVT) today issued this statement as part of a joint event organized by Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty together with organizations opposed to the Laken Riley Act. "The Center for Victims of Torture (CVT) joins Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty and the agencies present here today who provide services every day to vulner  more
McKnight Foundation Names Tehout Selameab as Its New Director of Learning
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 15 -- The McKnight Foundation issued the following news: We are thrilled to announce that Tehout Selameab has been promoted from senior program officer for learning to director of learning at the McKnight Foundation. Since joining McKnight in September of 2023, Tehout has helped bolster the foundation's learning function in support of its mission to advance a more just, creative, and abundant future where people and planet thrive. She has worked collaboratively acro  more
Minneapolis College: Honoring Dr. King and Inspiring Continued Action
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 15 -- Minneapolis College issued the following news: For several years, Minneapolis College has proudly hosted events in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., providing a space for the community to come together in reflection and dialogue. These events are intended to honor Dr. King's lifelong commitment to equality, justice, and the civil rights movement, while also inspiring continued action toward the betterment of society. This year's celebration invites  more