Get-out-the-vote advocates in Montana are spending more time and money than ever to get young people educated about the elections and get them to the polls. In Montana, young voters make up more than a quarter of the electorate. Nationwide, 63% of rural youths or about 30 million people are either infrequent or uncommitted voters. .
Experts in the fight against the sexual exploitation of minors said there is a gap in highlighting how young men are targeted and new research said many Minnesota survivors are not getting the help they need to heal from their trauma. A report from the group Protect All Children from Trafficking showed only 15% of sexually exploited boys received any form of specialized services compared to 65% of girls. Lori Cohen, CEO of the group, said rates of human trafficking cases are higher for girls but added boys still need an adequate level of follow-up support. .
The motor sports season is in full swing and back in 1991, two Indianapolis race fans started an organization to teach kids about more than speed. The nonprofit NXG Youth Motorsports was formed by racing enthusiasts Rodney Reid and Charles Wilson. The two purchased go-carts for kids to race as a way to connect them to the popular sport. .
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Representatives from the building and design trades will gather this weekend to showcase their professions to Minnesota youth. Organizers want to establish a pipeline of future industry leaders, including those from underserved communities. Minnesota s job vacancy rate for construction is near 4%. .