Research has shown that crime in the United States has been on the decline even though the nations population has grown and the number of Police Officers have relatively stayed the same or even has dropped since the 90s. The question is do we still need a Police Department, especially if the current culture is steeped in racism and white supremacy? The answer is always, no. In Rochester the numbers reveal: * Violent crimes in Rochester are 49% lower than the national aver

Minnesota Stories of Origin & Immigration Rochester resident Vangie Castro talks about the path she took from the Philippines to the United States. Moving Lives Minnesota: Stories of Origin & Immigration (MLMN) explores the histories of the many communities who have moved through and to Minnesota. MLMN brings Minnesotans together to recognize and honor our similar and different backgrounds and experiences. We hope through this statewide initiative by the PBS stations of Min

Removing Barriers, and Creating Economic Opportunities We are experiencing two pandemics COVID-19 and racism. I've always seen racism as a plague on this nation without any real sustainable way of treating the symptoms or vaccinating citizens from hate and prejudice. I know there is an end to the novel corona virus. There doesn't seem to be an end to racism. I know that if we as a nation do not band together to dismantle our toxic environment of white supremacy, we cannot eve