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National Weather Service confirms EF2 tornadoes touched down in Minnesota on Wednesday

National Weather Service confirms EF2 tornadoes touched down in Minnesota on Wednesday

The National Weather Service says two of the four confirmed tornadoes that touched down in central Minnesota on Wednesday evening were rated EF2, with maximum winds of 115 to 120 mph.
by Andrew Krueger and Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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First of its kind animal health and wellbeing gathering examines issues through an Indigenous lens

First of its kind animal health and wellbeing gathering examines issues through an Indigenous lens

The first Indigenous animal health and wellbeing gathering will be held in Walker this coming weekend. It’s a partnership between the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and veterinary leaders from four states. A total of 11 tribes will be represented. 
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Volunteers are needed for the statewide bumble bee survey

Volunteers are needed for the statewide bumble bee survey

The Minnesota Bumble Bee Atlas wants to expand its statewide survey of bumble bees, but needs more volunteers to do the work. The ambitious project aims to expand the knowledge of where bumble bees are found in Minnesota.
by Dan Gunderson

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Where to celebrate Juneteenth around Minnesota

Where to celebrate Juneteenth around Minnesota

The national holiday is on June 19 but celebrations are already underway for “Freedom Day,” which acknowledges the freedom of enslaved Black people.
by Amy Felegy

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Cleanup underway after severe storms, possible tornadoes in central and northern Minnesota

Cleanup underway after severe storms, possible tornadoes in central and northern Minnesota

The sound of chainsaws echoed across lakes north of Brainerd on Thursday as residents worked to clear trees and branches downed by severe storms that raked the area the previous night.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Breaking down findings of Minnesota Department of Education audit over Feeding our Future fraud

Breaking down findings of Minnesota Department of Education audit over Feeding our Future fraud

A report from the Minnesota Legislative Auditor’s office finds that ”actions and inactions” by the Minnesota Department of Education created opportunities for fraud in two taxpayer-funded child nutrition programs.
by Nina Moini and Matt Sepic

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’Deeply troubling:’ Professors send letter, petition over hiring process of U Holocaust and Genocide Center director

’Deeply troubling:’ Professors send letter, petition over hiring process of U Holocaust and Genocide Center director

The University of Minnesota has put its search for a new director of the Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies on hold after its job offer to a Israeli historian drew strong objections from two professors and some members of the Twin Cities Jewish community. Professors at the University of Minnesota and nationwide say the decision violates academic freedom.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Legislative auditor: Minnesota Department of Education ‘created opportunities for fraud’

Legislative auditor: Minnesota Department of Education ‘created opportunities for fraud’

A strongly worded report by the state’s legislative auditor finds that "actions and inactions" by the Minnesota Department of Education opened the door for fraud in two taxpayer-funded child nutrition programs.
by Matt Sepic

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