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As river rises, St. Paul to close stretch of Shepard/Warner Road

As river rises, St. Paul to close stretch of Shepard/Warner Road

The city of St. Paul plans to temporarily close a stretch of Shepard/Warner Road on Sunday, as the adjacent Mississippi River threatens to flood the route to and from downtown.
by Andrew Krueger

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As flood prep nears completion, Minnesota communities wait for rivers to rise

As flood prep nears completion, Minnesota communities wait for rivers to rise

The forecasts have been heeded, much of the advance work is done — and for communities and residents along rising rivers in Minnesota, it’s now a matter of waiting out the high water.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Brooklyn Center man mauled to death in dog attack

Responding to a 911 call early Thursday afternoon, police saw four American pit bull terriers attacking the man, 22, outside his home. Police say the incident remains under investigation and it’s too soon to say whether prosecutors will file criminal charges.
by Matt Sepic

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Minneapolis pays $9 million to settle Chauvin excessive force suits

Minneapolis pays $9 million to settle Chauvin excessive force suits

John Pope and Zoya Code sued the city last year, alleging Derek Chauvin kneeled on their necks in separate incidents in 2017. Chauvin killed George Floyd in 2020 using a similar restraint. Chief Brian O’Hara said Chauvin’s badge number has been “destroyed.”
by Matt Sepic

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'Sioux Chef' Sean Sherman makes Time’s list of 100 most influential people

'Sioux Chef' Sean Sherman makes Time’s list of 100 most influential people

The Twin Cities-based Indigenous food advocate and restaurateur won praise from the magazine for his work around Native food and cooking, calling him “a powerful force of good in the culinary world and beyond.”
by Tim Nelson

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Panel explains pivotal role of birchbark canoes in connecting cultures 

Panel explains pivotal role of birchbark canoes in connecting cultures 

The American Craft Council is hosting a free online panel discussion Thursday exploring the historical and cultural importance of traditional watercraft. “Woven Through Water: How Boatbuilding Connects Communities and Cultures” looks at the contributions of Native people in transporting goods and fueling America’s early economy.  
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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‘It’s a struggle right now’: Nursing homes press Minnesota lawmakers for help

‘It’s a struggle right now’: Nursing homes press Minnesota lawmakers for help

The pandemic, inflation and the state’s broader workforce shortage have caused a unique strain for nursing homes around the state. And they say they need urgent financial help from the state to stay afloat.
by Dana Ferguson

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