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Federal rule change may pressure Minnesota’s historic Pipestone quarry, advocates warn 
Preservation advocates are lining up against a proposed federal rule change that could affect how the nation cares for historic places, including the Pipestone quarry, a southwestern Minnesota site sacred to Native people.
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay brings reality TV to Big Lake, other Minnesota cities
Fans heard the news and staked out the Big Lake eatery to snap photos of the British cooking star behind Hell’s Kitchen and other shows. Lake Cafe reopened Wednesday after several days of filming. Ramsay has been spotted in North St. Paul and is expected in Wayzata.
Murray joins Vikings for limited practice in his concussion recovery; Mason out with broken thumb
Kyler Murray was well enough to join the Minnesota Vikings for practice on a limited basis to leave open the possibility he could progress through the NFL concussion protocol to play this week at Chicago.
Feds assume control of some Red Lake Nation child welfare services following search
Red Lake Nation says the federal action is narrower than the Bureau of Indian Affairs describes. At stake is how much of a child welfare system Red Lake Nation has run since 2021 remains under tribal control.
Staffing problems stall federal investigations of missing and killed Native people
An audit report of the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Missing and Murdered Unit released this month reveals staffing challenges, a backlog of hundreds of case referrals and families left without required victims' services.
Minnesota Wild reward coach John Hynes with a multiyear contract extension entering his 4th season
Minnesota Wild coach John Hynes has signed a multiyear contract extension after leading the team to its first playoff series win in 11 seasons. The deal continues his long-running relationship with general manager Bill Guerin.
St. Paul council president: After Pig's Eye, city needs to change approach to encampments
MPR News host Nina Moini talked with St. Paul City Council President Rebecca Noecker for updates on the city’s encampment plans and other issues facing Minnesota’s capital city, including police drones and the budget.
The Fed raises interest rates for the first time in over three years
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years Wednesday, in a show of its determination to attack stubborn inflation. That could make it more expensive to borrow money to buy a car or carry a balance on a credit card.