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Mural honoring Dakota people unveiled in Red Wing
A community gathering Monday in Red Wing, Minn., celebrated the unveiling of a large-scale outdoor mural honoring the Dakota people and Chief Red Wing.
'People do not want bombings': Minnesota Jewish community gathers after attack on Israel
The attack on Israel Saturday by Hamas militants has galvanized Jewish communities around the world — and in Minnesota. On Tuesday night, a solidarity gathering in St. Louis Park drew thousands of people.
Election denier and 'MyPillow Guy' Mike Lindell confirms he's out of money, can't pay legal bills
Attorneys who’ve been defending MyPillow chief executive and election denier Mike Lindell against defamation lawsuits by voting machine companies are seeking court permission to quit.
Eighty-two-year-old Peter Achermann was last seen on July 24, 2009, when he left his home to run errands. His vehicle was found the next day in the middle of a minimum maintenance road in Becker Township.
What is Indigenous Peoples Day? A day of celebration, protest and reclaiming history
From Alcatraz Island to a park in New York City, Native American people will celebrate their centuries-long history of resilience with ceremonies, dances and speeches. The events across the U.S. come two years after President Joe Biden officially commemorated Indigenous Peoples Day.
Minnesota officials closely watch events in Israel
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., said her office is helping dozens of her constituents that are in Israel get back to the United States.