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MPR and nonprofit Braver Angels want Minnesotans to ‘disagree better’ about politics
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In a pivotal election year, a unique partnership is helping depolarize communities and political reporting.
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In a pivotal election year, a unique partnership is helping depolarize communities and political reporting.
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