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Solstice: Winter transition brings sacred teachings and family traditions

Solstice: Winter transition brings sacred teachings and family traditions

Ojibwe author James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw shares how the transition into winter is a culturally significant time for family groups to prepare for winter and share sacred teachings, songs, and stories.
by Chandra Colvin

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Arboretum in Baxter debuts new forest skating trail: ‘If we build it, they will come’

Arboretum in Baxter debuts new forest skating trail: ‘If we build it, they will come’

The trail opening Sunday at the Northland Arboretum in Baxter winds through snow-covered pine trees and fields in a loop just under half a mile long. Unlike a frozen lake or smooth rink, there are curves, hills and occasional bumps.
by Kirsti Marohn

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U.S. House passes bill to remove wolves from endangered species protection list

U.S. House passes bill to remove wolves from endangered species protection list

The U.S. House passed a bill Thursday to remove wolves from the federal endangered species list. If it passes, it would return wolf management to states, including Minnesota—which could decide to authorize wolf hunting seasons. It now moves to the Senate.
by Dan Kraker

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The shortest day of the year is descending on the Northern Hemisphere. Here's what to know

The shortest day of the year is descending on the Northern Hemisphere. Here's what to know

Sunday marks the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, signaling the start of astronomical winter. In the Southern Hemisphere, it's the longest day, marking the beginning of summer.
by The Associated Press

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Minneapolis mayor vetoes ‘humane’ encampment ordinance

Minneapolis mayor vetoes ‘humane’ encampment ordinance

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed an ordinance requiring services and advance notice for large homeless encampments, sending the measure to a new City Council in January.
by Cari Spencer

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‘ICE is in my car!’ 911 transcripts reveal dueling ‘kidnapping’ claims

‘ICE is in my car!’ 911 transcripts reveal dueling ‘kidnapping’ claims

Newly-released 911 transcripts reveal dueling allegations of kidnapping by Homeland Security Investigations agents and a Nigerian man whom they tried to question about his immigration status. Oluwadamilola Bamigboye called 911 from the back seat of his girlfriend’s SUV as she headed for the New Hope police station.
by Matt Sepic

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Infectious medical waste is showing up at a Minnesota recycling center 

Infectious medical waste is showing up at a Minnesota recycling center 

Officials at the Ramsey-Washington Recycling and Energy Center in Newport have found that several medical facilities are improperly disposing of infectious waste at their facility, putting the health and safety of waste workers at serious risk.
by Erica Zurek

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