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Harris-Walz Waltz Shines Spotlight on Holocaust Education

Jennifer Bardi in Moment · 16 Aug

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's background in geography education and Holocaust studies came to the fore as he was named as Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate.

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Minnesota’s Jews celebrate as their ‘mensch’ Gov. Tim Walz enters the national spotlight

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 7 Aug

Jewish Minnesotans are celebrating Governor Tim Walz's increased national visibility, citing his longstanding support for the Jewish community and Israel.

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How a tragic twist in Minnesota’s ‘Jewish Senate seat’ helped Tim Walz break into politics

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 6 Aug

Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential candidate, honed his political skills in a progressive training camp named after Jewish Senator Paul Wellstone, learning grassroots organizing and voter outreach.

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The Veep’s Veepstakes

Peter Savodnik in The Free Press · 31 Jul

The article discusses potential white male candidates for Kamala Harris' vice-presidential pick, focusing on Senator Mark Kelly, Governor Josh Shapiro, and Governor Tim Walz.

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Minnesota's new tagline, ‘bring ya ass,’ has a biblical precedent

PJ Grisar in Forward · 22 May

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has coined a new, slightly NSFW tagline for tourism in Minnesota, "Bring ya ass to Minnesota," after their victory, drawing parallels to the biblical story of Balaam and his talking donkey in Numbers.

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Dean Phillips, Jewish Democrat who ran quixotic presidential campaign, endorses Biden

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 6 Mar

Jewish Democrat Representative Dean Phillips, who previously ran for president, has endorsed President Joe Biden, emphasizing the importance of not allowing Donald Trump to return to office.

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Should schools suspend students for chanting ‘From the river to the sea’? A federal investigation in Minnesota will test the issue.

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 31 Jan

The Edina Public Schools in Minnesota are facing a federal investigation for alleged Islamophobic discrimination.

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Jewish Democratic congressman plans to challenge Biden in 2024

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 25 Oct 2023

Jewish Democratic congressman Dean Phillips of Minnesota has announced his intention to challenge President Joe Biden for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2024.

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Like a Jew Among Jews: A Jewish Media Fellowship Reflection

Miri Verona in New Voices · 1 Sep 2023

In this reflection on Jewish identity, the author explores their complex Jewish background, which includes Jewish and non-Jewish ancestry, as well as their upbringing with both Jewish and Christian traditions.

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Minnesota Burning

Ann Bauer in Tablet · 3 Jul 2023

The author reflects on the history of racial tensions and police brutality in Minneapolis, starting with the recent killing of George Floyd.

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Minn. GOP’s nominee for governor says comparing COVID policies to the Holocaust is ‘legitimate’

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 24 Aug 2022

Scott Jensen, the Republican nominee for governor in Minnesota, refused to retract his comparison of COVID-19 policies to Nazi measures, specifically Kristallnacht, facing backlash from Jewish groups who condemned the analogy as inappropriate and damaging.

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Meet Antone Melton-Meaux, Ilhan Omar’s primary challenger who wants to end divisive politics

Jacob Kornbluh in Jewish Insider · 28 Apr 2020

Antone Melton-Meaux, a mediation specialist and congressional candidate, challenges Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) in the Democratic primary for Minnesota's 5th district, emphasizing unity and engagement, particularly with Jewish constituents.

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WATCH: In Minnesota, Kosher Cookies Served By The Bucket

Forward · 16 May 2017

At the Minnesota State Fair, Sweet Martha's, a family-owned business, offers kosher warm cookies served in buckets along with cold milk, a surprising find at a fair.

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My life as an Israeli in an Indian reservation

Tel Aviv Review · 9 Jul 2015

Dr. Michal Segal Arnold, a lawyer and political scientist, shares her experience living for a year as the only non-Indian in Reservation Prairie Island in south-east Minnesota as part of her research on the American Indian Movement.

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