Minnesota Now: Oct. 21, 2026
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Leadership at Red Lake Nation is in dispute after a federal investigation found child neglect and abuse in the tribe's child welfare program. Community members are now coming together to find a way forward.
A new partnership aims to train more doctors to provide obstetric care in rural communities in Minnesota.
Plus, an anthology out this week shares stories of aging from Minnesota women over the age of 65.
We've had lots of sunshine and warm fall days. How long will the warmth stick around? MPR Chief Meteorologist Ben Cathey gave the forecast.
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And from the North Star State to the stars in space, a Minnesota native is on his first mission with NASA. We talked with the astronaut while he was in space.
The Minnesota Music Minute was “666” by jeremy messersmith and “Money Doesn’t Matter” by Six Mile Grove was the Song of the Day.
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