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Two gun proposals are moving at the Minnesota Capitol

Two gun proposals are moving at the Minnesota Capitol

Democrats are hoping to pass two bills they say would add to safety around guns in Minnesota. Critics say the measures would unduly burden legal gun owners and do nothing to address problems with illegal firearms.
by Mark Zdechlik

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New app will help preserve and teach Dakota language one word at a time

New app will help preserve and teach Dakota language one word at a time

“We're using modern technology to save our ancient languages. And it’s using the best of both to preserve our ancient knowledge,” said Šišókaduta, who was one of the leaders in the dictionary project.
by Robyn Katona

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Minneapolis, Bemidji rallies advocate for missing, murdered Indigenous people

Minneapolis, Bemidji rallies advocate for missing, murdered Indigenous people

Hundreds of people gathered Tuesday in honor of missing and murdered Indigenous people. Marchers said that the issue needs to be taken more seriously with better help from media and law enforcement.
by Sam Stroozas and Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Mayo 'mini brains' offer new ways to understand addiction

Mayo 'mini brains' offer new ways to understand addiction

On the 19th floor of Mayo Clinic's Gonda building, tiny pearls of brain tissue are being grown in a lab. These so-called “mini brains” may help deepen the science of addiction. 
by Catharine Richert

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'Taking up space': Black designers focus on joy in Augsburg exhibition

'Taking up space': Black designers focus on joy in Augsburg exhibition

Through an art exhibition at Augsburg University, Minneapolis designers and curators Olivia House and Silent Fox are developing their canon of the next generation Black designers.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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'Lizzo! Blizzard! Blizzo!' These 6th graders nailed the Name a Snowplow contest

'Lizzo! Blizzard! Blizzo!' These 6th graders nailed the Name a Snowplow contest

A sixth grade class from Osseo Middle School led the fight for “Blizzo,” a winner of the MnDOT name a Snowplow contest named after the music artist who lived in Minnesota, Lizzo. The class has one hope: that Lizzo herself recognizes their hard work.
by Sam Stroozas

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'It’s the vibe': A musical experience at the Cherry Pit

'It’s the vibe': A musical experience at the Cherry Pit

Starting from a basement in Madison, Wis., the Cherry Pit has grown into an incubator for young Twin Cities artists.

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Students are carving out careers in music in Red Wing

Students are carving out careers in music in Red Wing

The city of Red Wing, Minn., which hosts the Big Turn Music Fest each February, is also home to a nationally esteemed musical instrument repair and building program. Students from around the country — and the world — follow their passion at Minnesota State College Southeast.

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Aldi's exit shakes north Minneapolis, widens worries over food insecurity

Aldi's exit shakes north Minneapolis, widens worries over food insecurity

Many residents in north Minneapolis were stunned this week when Aldi announced its north side store will close Sunday. This comes as Walgreens announced it too would shutter a north side store, making it harder for residents to access affordable fresh food and other vital products.
by Regina Medina

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U recommends returning Cloquet Forestry Center land to Fond du Lac Band

U recommends returning Cloquet Forestry Center land to Fond du Lac Band

Entirely within the boundaries of the Fond du Lac reservation, it has served as the primary research and education forest for the University of Minnesota since 1909.
by Dan Kraker

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