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Lakota vinyl collector revitalizes Indigenous music, language one record at a time
Justis Brokenrope’s vinyl collection of Native artists is bringing generations of music to new audiences on social media. The collection he’s built over the last decade includes about 300 records by Indigenous artists from various genres — mostly country, folk, rock from the 1960s through the late 1980s.
St. Paul’s new one-cent sales tax starts April 1. Mayor Carter shares plans for it
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter used his annual State of the City address Monday to outline his vision for improving the economic health of residents, prioritizing investing in the streets, parks and people of St. Paul.
Divided Moorhead City Council passes Gaza cease-fire resolution
A divided Moorhead City Council approved a resolution on Monday calling for a cease-fire in Gaza. Some members said the city council is not the proper venue for international issues; the mayor broke a tie to pass the resolution.
State investigators back at site of Lutsen Resort fire this week
State fire investigators will be back at Lutsen Resort along Minnesota’s North Shore this week as they continue working to determine the cause of the massive fire that destroyed the resort’s main lodge last month.
Kia and Hyundai owners continue to report car theft after free security upgrades
Following a nationwide surge in stolen Kia and Hyundai cars built without standard security technology, the companies offered free anti-theft upgrades. But car owners in the Twin Cities and nationwide continue to report stolen cars and break-ins.
118,000 Minnesota veterans eligible for expanded health care
118,000 veterans in Minnesota, who may have been exposed to toxins while serving in the military, are now eligible to enroll directly in Veterans Affairs health care.