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Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe sues 3M, other companies over 'forever chemicals' contamination

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe sues 3M, other companies over 'forever chemicals' contamination

The lawsuit says the band's testing found "alarming" levels of PFAS in lake water, fish and deer on the Leech Lake Reservation. Tribal members depend on hunting, fishing and cultivating wild rice for food, and for cultural and religious practices.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Government shutdown brings back memories for Minnesotan at center of 1995 shutdown

Government shutdown brings back memories for Minnesotan at center of 1995 shutdown

Annette Meeks, who was deputy chief of staff for Republican U.S. Rep. Newt Gingrich during the 21-day shutdown in 1995, spoke about government shutdowns with MPR News guest host Emily Bright on Morning Edition.
by Emily Bright and Gracie Stockton

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Minnesota's Dallas Goldtooth pivots from comedy to action in 'The Last Frontier'

Goldtooth is known for his comedic roles in “Reservation Dogs” and “Rutherford Falls.” In his newest role, he plays the character Hutch, a U.S. Marshal tasked with protecting his community in Fairbanks, Alaska after prisoner transport plane crash.
by Leah Lemm, Melissa Olson and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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In rural America, scarce doctors battle misinformation as they practice medicine

In rural America, scarce doctors battle misinformation as they practice medicine

Conspiracy theories about health fill a vacuum created by the lack of doctors in many rural communities. Meanwhile, doctors in these areas say patients have become increasingly distrustful and sometimes hostile.
by Yuki Noguchi

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Stars 3-0 in coach Glen Gulutzan’s return after 5-2 win over Wild in home opener

Stars 3-0 in coach Glen Gulutzan’s return after 5-2 win over Wild in home opener

Wyatt Johnston scored on a power play to extend his season-opening goal streak to three games, Jake Oettinger stopped 39 shots and the Dallas Stars won their home opener 5-2 over the Minnesota Wild.
by The Associated Press

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