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Klobuchar undergoes outpatient procedure, says she is ‘cancer-free’
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she will undergo precautionary radiation treatment, after an outpatient procedure to remove a small spot found during a routine exam. She said her doctor declared her “cancer-free.”
Red Lake Nation College mounts cultural exchange with Indigenous Brazilians 
Citizens from Red Lake and Leech Lake are now back in Minnesota after a first-of-its-kind cultural exchange to Brazil. The trip which involved students from Red Lake Nation College, the University of Minnesota and Bemidji State University was designed to encourage Indigenous communication internationally as well as within the U.S. and Brazil.
MPR News Radio Campers explore how a theater is run at the Ordway
Theater audiences are well-versed in the creatives on stage and just beyond. Actors, designers and directors often take the spotlight, but there are other key players who keep every aspect running smoothly to bring a performance to life. The teens participating in this year’s MPR News Radio Camp discovered a wealth of stories.
15,000 free hot dogs, wiener dog races and small town charm? That’s Hot Dog Nite in Luverne
The town of about 5,000 nestled along the Rock River in far southwestern Minnesota has been celebrating this quirky little festival for six decades and counting.
Minneapolis park workers extend strike indefinitely
Minneapolis park workers have been on the picket line for more than a week. Thursday was supposed to be the end of the week-long strike, but it was extended — and there’s no end in sight.
Going old school on travels across Minnesota
In communities across Minnesota, old schools may be boarded up or falling apart. They may be completely renovated into apartments or a home or some other use. But no matter their present state, they have stories to tell.
Art Hounds: North country expressionist landscapes
In this week’s Art Hounds: Art Project 605 showcases Jennie Ward’s abstract landscapes, Maithree performs a blend of Indian and Western classical music and the Minnesota Original Music Festival features the 48-Hour Band Challenge.
After losing legs in shredder, Minnesota man sets a path forward
Jeff McLean was lucky to be alive after falling into an industrial paper shredder at work last April, but it cost him his lower legs. He and his family face a future of change and challenges. It’s a journey they want others to understand.