Catharine Richert
Senior Reporter at Minnesota Public Radio (St. Paul, MN)
Correspondent at Minnesota Public Radio (St. Paul, MN)
Covering SE MN for @mprnews by way of DC by way of NC. Politics reporter, steel drum player in a former life. Tips and rants welcome.
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austindailyherald.com | Catharine Richert
Published 7:16 am Thursday, April 17, 2025 By Catharine RichertMayo Clinic is changing the name of its Office of Equity, Inclusion and Diversity. It will now be called the Office of Belonging, according to internal communication to staff. People with EID titles will now have “Belonging” titles, according to the notice sent this week. Internal and external websites related to the EID office will also be updated.
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mprnews.org | Catharine Richert
Create an account or log in to save stories. Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. Mayo Clinic is changing the name of its Office of Equity, Inclusion and Diversity. It will now be called the Office of Belonging, according to internal communication to staff. People with EID titles will now have “Belonging” titles, according to the notice sent this week. Internal and external websites related to the EID office will also be updated.
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mprnews.org | Catharine Richert |Matt Sepic
A nationally known public health researcher is leaving her job next month at the University of Minnesota amid accusations of plagiarism. Rachel Hardeman’s last day will be May 14, according to an email sent to faculty by School of Public Health Dean Melinda Pettigrew on Monday. The email did not state a reason for Hardeman’s departure, and a spokesperson for the university said the U would not elaborate further.
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mprnews.org | Catharine Richert
On an afternoon in February, Ikraan Mohamed, 16, was sitting on the floor of the Minnesota Senate Office building, practicing a pitch for state lawmakers to fund community youth centers. “I care about this because it’s not fun driving around and using gas when all you want to do is hang out with your friends,” Mohamed read from her script.
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1 month ago |
mprnews.org | Catharine Richert
Create an account or log in to save stories. Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. Earlier this month, Rabbi Jill Avrin was busy making triangular shaped cookies filled with pomegranate seeds and tahini. “Today is Purim,” she said. “So I’m just making the dessert, which is hamantaschen.”Avrin, who leads a nonprofit focused on bringing together the Jewish community, was baking for an unusual crowd.
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