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Changes to American Indian mascot rules may make exemptions easier for school districts, tribes

Changes to American Indian mascot rules may make exemptions easier for school districts, tribes

The change to state rules around American Indian mascots will allow public school districts to seek support from the nearest tribal nation when seeking an exemption. Under the previous bill, districts had to seek support from all 11 tribal nations in the state and the Tribal Nations Education Committee.
by Melissa Olson

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Stretch of I-94 in Twin Cities will be closed this weekend

Stretch of I-94 in Twin Cities will be closed this weekend

An already-challenging summer of construction along Interstate 94 between downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul will get even tougher this weekend, as the freeway closes in both directions.
by MPR News Staff

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New rapid transit bus line connecting the Twin Cities is set to open Saturday

New rapid transit bus line connecting the Twin Cities is set to open Saturday

The Metro B Line essentially replaces Metro Transit’s slowest bus, Route 21. The 13-mile line is expected to run faster and stop less between Union Depot in St. Paul and Lake and France streets in Minneapolis
by Regina Medina

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House votes to claw back $1.1 billion from public media

House votes to claw back $1.1 billion from public media

The U.S. House voted Thursday on a rescission bill to claw back money for foreign aid programs, along with the next two years of funding for the public media system. The measure now goes to the Senate.
by Deirdre Walsh and David Folkenflik

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Authorities release more details after two campers found dead at Isle Royale National Park

Authorities release more details after two campers found dead at Isle Royale National Park

Authorities at Isle Royale National Park on Thursday say they have identified two people found dead earlier in the week at a remote backcountry campground. Authorities have not released the names of the two people and have not yet said how they died.
by MPR News Staff

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Memorial planned for man found dead alongside road in Hastings

The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office said earlier this year that someone shot and killed William “Ike” Eickholt. They were found dead along Ravenna Trail.
by Mark Zdechlik

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