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Brazil, the country that imported the lodges number of enslaved africans. the dutch conquered brazil than the north—east of in the 17th century and for decades they established their plantations there and also transported enslaved people to brazil. but of course mainly it was in the caribbean but the dutch were involved at different levels in financing and transporting enslaved people from the african continent to the americas. we people from the african continent to the americas— people from the african continent to the america-— the americas. we have had this a olo: the americas. we ha...

A bill in the Nebraska Legislature would give small communities some help in applying for and administering federal grant money. Remote working made small-town living more feasible for a lot of people during the pandemic. Johnathan Hladik, policy director with the Center for Rural Affairs, said it also highlighted areas needing attention in order to accommodate new residents and businesses - like housing, storefronts and broadband service. ...

As anticipated, improving childcare access is getting attention at the North Dakota Capitol this year. One emerging bill deals with funding support, and there are calls to make some changes in the dollar amount. This week, a state Senate committee is debating a plan that would provide direct funding to childcare providers to help recruit and retain workers. ...

Police say the man, shot and killed Saturday evening by an officer, was coming toward them with a knife.

Kentucky lawmakers are clamping down on corporations advocating environmentally and socially responsible investing. A new report said the decision comes at a cost. The report by EcoConsult Solutions finds limiting investments will likely cost taxpayers at least $26 million, and perhaps as much as $70 million annually. ...