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SD public defense duties shift from counties to state; SCOTUS appears skeptical of restricting government communications with social media companies; Trump lawyers say he can't make bond; new scholarships aim to connect class of 2024 to high-demand jobs.

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The SCOTUS weighs government influence on social media, and who groups like the NRA can do business with. Biden signs an executive order to advance women's health research and the White House tells Israel it's responsible for the Gaza humanitarian crisis.

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Midwest regenerative farmers are rethinking chicken production, Medicare Advantage is squeezing the finances of rural hospitals and California's extreme swing from floods to drought has some thinking it's time to turn rural farm parcels into floodplains.

MN: Media Reform

Rather than focusing on their differences, University of Minnesota Extension educators say people from urban and rural areas should bridge community networks to help address the common challenges these geographic areas face. (Adobe Stock)
What Urban-Rural Divide? Experts Say It's More Like an 'Interdependency'

Political tension in the United States has fueled narratives that urban and rural areas are sharply divided. But what if it's more of a myth? The …

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According to a 2022 Gallup poll, 38% of Americans have no trust at all in newspapers, TV and radio. (Adobe Stock)
News Literacy Week: Keeping Up the Fight Against Misinformation

Today is the start of National News Literacy Week, and according to a Minnesota expert, trust in the media remains low. But there are still plenty of …

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As technology demands pick up during the COVID-19 crisis, broadband advocates say government agencies still need to provide more infrastructure funding to eliminate gaps. (Adobe Stock)
MN Broadband Test Could Pave Way for Access Solutions

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- From distance learning to telemedicine, the pandemic crisis continues to expose gaps in broadband internet access. An effort in …

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The Sinclair Broadcast Group operates four stations in the Twin Cities. (wbur.org)
Sinclair Broadcast to Face Protestors at Shareholders' Meeting

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Shareholders of Sinclair Broadcast Group holding their annual meeting outside of Baltimore Thursday will be met by protesters …

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Internet service providers such as Comcast and Verizon use servers like these to convey bits of data from content providers to consumers. (Edgar Oliver/Pixabay)
Whose Internet Is It?

MINNEAPOLIS – The Federal Communications Commission says it will vote Dec. 14 to repeal net neutrality. Critics say that decision would …

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The Federal Communications Commission already has received nearly 6 million comments about its efforts to reverse what is known as net neutrality. (V. Carter)
New Research for "Net Neutrality Action Day"

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Net Neutrality Day of Action is today, and as the Federal Communications Commission takes steps to reverse net neutrality, a term …

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A win in federal court for consumers, say advocates of net neutrality. (Greg Stotelmyer)
Federal Court Backs FCC's Treatment of Internet as Utility

WHITESBURG, Ky. – A federal court has upheld the Federal Communication Commission's decision to treat the Internet like a utility – a …

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GRAPHIC: The frustrating indicator of a slow download, known by many computer users as the spinning wheel of death, will be seen all over the Internet today. It's a symbolic protest of government plans to create online fast lanes and slow lanes. Graphic courtesy FreePress.org.
Internet “Slowdown” Today – Maybe Every Day?

ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Internet may seem to be slowing down today - but it's actually part of an effort to prevent a future where, according to …

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GRAPHIC: A poster calls for opponents of the FCC's proposed rule change on net neutrality to rally at the agency today. Credit: Free Press.
"Marginal Voices" To Speak Loudly on Net Neutrality at FCC Today

EAGAN, Minn. – Internet freedom advocates are calling for a day of action today at the Federal Communications Commission. Internet fast lanes …

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PHOTO: CREDIT: Idaho National Laboratory
Minnesota Leaders Gather for Summit on Cyber Security

MINNEAPOLIS - Hundreds of Minnesota leaders from academia, business, government and the non-profit sector are gathering this week to share notes on …

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A Day of Internet Censorship Protests, Online and Off

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesotans and others online across the country couldn't help but notice a number of high profile websites protesting Wednesday …

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Battle Over "Internet Censorship" Bills Heats Up

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Is it simply a way to crack down on the pirating of music and movies, or a measure that could lead to online censorship and the end …

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