Spencer White
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Editor in Chief @mndailynews — Opinions are my own or whatever. Contributing writer @lavmag. Features Intern @startribune Looks like the real thing.
Minneapolis, MN
Joined September 2023
The US lets military contractors operate without rules abroad. Now, they’re coming—and selling their services in the homeland.
motherjones.com
After the George Floyd protests, a former military contractor named Nathan Seabrook brought the war home.
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I'm told it's banned book week, so now is the perfect time to go back and check out this article I wrote for @RacketMN about how one MN school district reversed its right-wing book ban
racketmn.com
St. Francis School Board members recently restricted certain books to appease conservative ideologues. But the Trump-voting exurban community isn’t as monolithic as the book banners thought.
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Twice for @RacketMN. the dogs did me in. https://t.co/SL9N4KnNig
racketmn.com
Can this gut-busting viral stunt save baseball? Our collegiate journalist visited CHS Field and Target Field, determined to find out for himself—or blast burps trying.
Anyone done the 9-9-9 Challenge at a ball game? Fun? Miserable? Entertaining?
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The inside story of how students, teachers, and parents fought back.
racketmn.com
St. Francis School Board members recently restricted certain books to appease conservative ideologues. But the Trump-voting exurban community isn’t as monolithic as the book banners thought.
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This MN school district banned books. Their community got them back. Check out my latest feature for @RacketMN
https://t.co/CvtEmNA5ww
racketmn.com
St. Francis School Board members recently restricted certain books to appease conservative ideologues. But the Trump-voting exurban community isn’t as monolithic as the book banners thought.
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I ate sandwiches so spicy I needed to sign a waiver for @RacketMN . Give it a read!
You won't believe how far writers will go to get a Racket byline.
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Zeev Buium will become the first #mnwild player ever to make his NHL debut in the playoffs
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Alexander the Great and the Fates, by Bernardino Mei, 1667, 📸 by Sarah Stier
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ICE detains UMN student by Hannah Ward Image by Pooja Singh https://t.co/w55bWiDCWd
mndaily.com
A University of Minnesota graduate student was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers Thursday night, according to a statement from University leadership.The international
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What a hellish place
The St. Paul Saints have announced a 6-foot long hot dog, packing 10,000 calories to kick off baseball season. It's suggested for 10-12 friends, but how much do you think you could eat on your own? No doubt your mom could take every inch.
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#Breaking St. Paul, Minnesota Wild want state to cover half of $769M Xcel Energy Center renovation
startribune.com
The NHL team’s owner, Craig Leipold, said he’s committed to keeping the team in the capital city. Mayor Melvin Carter hopes the revamp revitalizes downtown.
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University of Minnesota police officers are directing student and faculty protestors to leave.
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“This University is anti-free speech,” protestors at the University of Minnesota Board of Regents’ meeting are saying after a vote to limit statements by units, departments, and centers passed 8-3.
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People have u justly hated on White Castle for too long. Here I make my stand (read the article pls)
We grade 12 Minnesota fast-food fish sandwiches
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We grade 12 Minnesota fast-food fish sandwiches
startribune.com
From the classic Filet-O-Fish and Burger King to local chain My Burger and "newcomer" Portillo's, we taste and grade the Lenten sandwich staples.
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We grade 12 Minnesota fast-food fish sandwiches
startribune.com
From the classic Filet-O-Fish and Burger King to local chain My Burger and "newcomer" Portillo's, we taste and grade the Lenten sandwich staples.
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Will tax credits bring more film and TV production to Minnesota?
startribune.com
Filmmakers debate the strengths and weaknesses of the Minnesota Film Production Tax Credit.
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Obligatory “I wrote this” repost
Will tax credits bring more film and TV production to Minnesota?
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Will tax credits bring more film and TV production to Minnesota?
startribune.com
Filmmakers debate the strengths and weaknesses of the Minnesota Film Production Tax Credit.
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