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October 6, 2022 2:16 PM

Biden pardons thousands for ‘simple possession’ of marijuana

President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana, as his administration takes a dramatic step toward decriminalizing the drug and addressing charging practices that disproportionately impact people of color.

by The Associated Press

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October 6, 2022 1:36 PM

Looking for autumn leaves? First week of October brings peak colors

Minnesota is entering what many consider the most beautiful time of the year, and the leaves are, too. Most of Minnesota is at 50-75 percent of peak color as of Thursday.

by Sam Stroozas

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October 6, 2022 4:00 AM

'Drag Story Hour' events bring joy — and protests — to St. Paul libraries

Drag Story Hour provides child based programming exploring topics such as friendship, self-empowerment and gender expression through performance and books.

by Sam Stroozas

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October 5, 2022 4:00 AM

Repatriation goes digital: Tribes receive archival copies of cultural materials

The recent return of thousands of items related to tribal life in what is now North Dakota used a new approach to the idea of repatriation. Advocates of digital repatriation say it’s a way to get the material to a larger audience.

by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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October 4, 2022 11:24 AM

Twin Cities road rage murder: Chicago man sentenced to life in prison

Jamal Smith was convicted in July of first-degree intentional murder and second-degree murder during a drive-by shooting last year on U.S. Highway 169 west of Minneapolis that killed Jay Boughton, a youth baseball team coach returning from a game with his son.

by Matt Sepic

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October 4, 2022 4:00 AM

Native American communities prioritize culture, recruitment to treat mental health

To better treat mental illness in Native American communities, programs in Minnesota and around the region are focused on training more Native providers, and incorporating traditional culture and values into treatment.

by Dan Kraker

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October 3, 2022 3:37 PM

Jensen spreads false rumor about Minnesota's LGBTQ+ youth

At a campaign event last week Scott Jensen quoted an unfounded rumor about LGBTQ+ youth in Minnesota.

by Sam Stroozas

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October 3, 2022 4:00 AM

Radio program reaches out to Latinos living ‘between worlds’

As the state’s Latino community continues to grow it’s becoming more important to provide relevant news and information on a wider scale. To do that, a grassroots organization has begun an app-based radio station to keep Latinos in Minnesota up to date.

by Vicki Adame

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September 30, 2022 12:30 PM

Twin Cities Arab Festival is a “home away from home” for Minnesota Arab community

Filmmakers from Arab, Southwest Asian and North African communities are showcasing years of hard work at the festival, which serves as a space of representation for Minnesota's Arab community.

by Sarah Thamer