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A Native radio station's long, influential reach after Wounded Knee

It’s been 40 years since the Midwest’s first Native American radio station went on the air. KILI Radio on the Pine Ridge reservation serves as an inspiration for many Minnesotans, including Alfred Walking Bull of Minneapolis.
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Minnesota on course to deliver tax rebates this fall

Tax rebates are due to arrive in early fall. If you’re expecting one, here are some things to know.
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Minnesota DFL ratifies bylaw changes, bars candidate Nasri Warsame from seeking party endorsement

The Minnesota DFL’s Central Committee ratified a pair of bylaw changes on Tuesday night, and in doing so banned a Minneapolis City Council candidate from seeking the party’s endorsement for any office.
  • RelatedDFL chair promises changes after Minneapolis convention fight
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When Minneapolis shelter dogs need exercise, these volunteers come running

A program at Minneapolis Animal Care and Control lets trained volunteers borrow a dog to go out for a run. It gets everyone — whether they have two legs or four — out for fresh air, and can give the dogs a better chance at a successful adoption.
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Wells Academy founder creates spaces for Indigenous workers

A Red Lake Band member who has made it big in the engineering world has long tried to give others a helping hand. Now, Andy Wells has taken things one step further by launching an engineering internship in the community center on the Red Lake Reservation.
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Boys of Hope: Raising positive role models in Minnesota

A mentoring program says it's teaching the next generation of Minnesota boys to become positive and productive men.
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Walz signs bill making marijuana legal in Minnesota

Gov. Tim Walz signed a marijuana legalization bill, which begins to roll out in a few months in phases. Full retail sales could be a year or more away.
  • RelatedMinnesota state agencies set target to begin issuing retail licenses for marijuana
  • If Minnesota legalizes marijuana When and where will I be allowed to use it?
  • If Minnesota legalizes weedWill marijuana-related criminal records be cleared?
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Hourly school workers now eligible for summer jobless benefits in Minnesota

The Legislature earlier this month approved a bill including the workers in the program that pays partial wage replacement when workers can’t find part-time jobs.
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Officials warn of extreme fire danger in northern Minnesota

State and federal land managers are warning of extreme fire danger across northeastern Minnesota, as a lack of precipitation, low humidity, warm temperatures and strong winds combine to create ideal conditions for wildfires.
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Picture book makes sense of the pandemic, with help from four Twin Cities creators

COVID-19 may no longer officially be a pandemic, but writers and artists will be working for years to come to create pieces that help us make sense of what we've been through.
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Local businesses prep for legal cannabis plants, possession come August

In just a couple of months, Minnesotans will be able to grow their own cannabis plants and local businesses are eager to help them get started. But there is one thing they can’t sell — cannabis seed.
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Minnesota lawmakers pledge at least $300 million toward early education

This session Minnesota lawmakers put millions toward funding early learning scholarships, expanded school-based early education and created a new state agency dedicated to children, youth and families.
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Folk and blues legend Lead Belly’s Minneapolis private party

Folk and blues singer Huddie Ledbetter performed a short concert at a friend’s Minneapolis home in 1948. Instead of being lost in music history, someone decided to record it.
Hvaldimir pictured in Stad, Norway, earlier this year, shortly before he began his abrupt journey south.

An alleged Russian spy whale is in Sweden — and danger. Here's why his tale matters

Hvaldimir unexpectedly headed south after several years in Norway, fueling concerns and efforts to bring him to safety. Experts say his story shines a light on how humans treat animals in general.
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Minnesota carpenter helps rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral roof — with medieval-era skills

Peter Henrikson, from Grand Marais, Minn., says there are times he’s whacking mallet on chisel, thinking about medieval counterparts cutting “basically the same joint 900 years ago.”
Student loan borrowers gather outside the Supreme Court building in February 2023. The court's ruling on President Biden's debt relief plan is expected in June or July.

Is the debt deal changing student loan repayment? Here's what you need to know

If it passes, the proposed debt deal would set the date for federal student loan repayments to resume. The pause's end will affect some 43 million borrowers, but, in effect, it's not a big change.
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Missing person alert issued for Bemidji woman

Chessna Lalgie, also known as Samara McLean, was reported missing on Thursday, but police say her family hasn't seen her since February.
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Bregman, McCormick homer to help Astros beat Twins 5-1

Alex Bregman and Chas McCormick each homered in the second inning and had two RBIs and the Houston Astros built a big lead early and beat the Minnesota Twins 5-1 on Tuesday night.
Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, speaks during the House Freedom Caucus news conference to oppose the debt limit deal outside of the Capitol on May 30.

Far-right members threaten a 'reckoning' over McCarthy's debt limit deal

McCarthy, who struck a compromise deal to avoid a debt default, faces criticism from members of his own conference and a potential threat that could oust him as speaker. He says his job is secure.
TV show news flash about North Korea's missile launch in Tokyo Wednesday, May 31, 2023. South Korea's military says North Korea has launched a purported space-launch vehicle after announcing a plan to put its first military spy satellite into orbit.

North Korea says its attempt to launch its first spy satellite ended in failure

Following the launch, officials in South Korea's capital of Seoul sent alerts for residents to prepare for evacuation, but there were no immediate reports of damages or disruption.
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