How did Minnesota become one of the most racially inequitable states? | Star Tribune

Updated reporting and data from the Star Tribune on a number of critical race disparities in Minnesota.

Myers contends that the large gap is largely due to special benefits made available over time to the white population that’s led to substantially higher wealth than blacks. And he argues that wealth results from the favored treatment whites have long received from banks in making loans.

Not proven, but sure seems likely.