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Judge throws out Twin Metals leases lawsuit

Judge throws out Twin Metals leases lawsuit

Late Wednesday a U.S. District Court Judge dismissed a lawsuit that Twin Metals filed last year to try revive its stalled attempt to develop a proposed copper-nickel mine on the doorstep of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
by Dan Kraker

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Radio Camp 2023: Indigenous leaders seek justice, accurate representation

Radio Camp 2023: Indigenous leaders seek justice, accurate representation

Twelve Twin Cities-area students spent a week at MPR News listening to Indigenous leaders in the law, arts and media describe their work and mission make sure Native lives are accurately portrayed.
by Nancy Lebens

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Minnesota flag panel frets that deadline may be too tight

Minnesota flag panel frets that deadline may be too tight

A special commission working on a design for Minnesota’s flag and official seal met for the first time Tuesday, and some members said they doubt they can finish by a Jan. 1 deadline. 
by Brian Bakst

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Four injured when tent catches fire in central Minnesota

Four people were burned, one of them seriously, in a tent fire in the city of Maple Lake over the holiday weekend.
by Tim Nelson

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Indigenous narratives at Radio Camp 2022

Indigenous narratives at Radio Camp 2022

The theme for 2022 was Indigenous narratives, and students conducted their interviews at Hoċokata Ti, a gathering space at the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community in Shakopee.
by MPR News Staff

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