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Judge orders new North Dakota legislative district for 2 Native American tribes
A federal judge has ordered a new legislative district for two Native American tribes who successfully challenged North Dakota’s 2021 redistricting map as violating the Voting Rights Act in diluting Native American voters’ strength. 
Winter storm continues to affect southeast Minnesota
Plows were out and schools were delayed or canceled across much of southern Minnesota on Tuesday as the area’s first significant winter storm of the season shifted eastward.
As session approaches, Minnesota lawmakers plan to keep advancing shift to clean energy
Key Minnesota legislators say not to expect climate legislation as ambitious as last year in the upcoming session. In 2023, they passed a historic legislation aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This year their focus will be on making sure the state’s able to achieve its clean energy goals.
Long-time leader of St. John's Abbey retires leaving storied 23-year legacy
This week in Collegeville, Minn. the monks of St. John's Abbey are convening to elect their next leader, or abbot. John Klassen is retiring after 23 years in the role and notably led the monastery through its sexual abuse reckoning.
Ellison sues Minnesota dairy farm for wage theft, substandard housing
A district court lawsuit filed Monday alleges Evergreen Acres, a large dairy producer based in Paynesville, failed to pay at least $3 million in worker’s wages, illegally charged rent for substandard onsite housing and maintained a culture of fear and violence.
Court interpreters begin work stoppage amid pay dispute
The interpreters, who play a key role in civil and criminal hearings in which participants have limited English proficiency, say that a new rate of $65 per hour that took effect Monday is nowhere near enough to keep pace with a quarter century of inflation.
New documentary on Arik Matson, Waseca officer who sustained severe brain injury
It’s been three years since Waseca police officer and father of two Arik Matson was shot while on duty. He survived, but sustained severe injuries to his brain. A new documentary follows Arik and his wife Megan Matson through the process of healing.