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November 28, 2021 7:35 AM

Reviving Ojibwe spiritual traditions, one pet at a time

Several members of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe in northern Minnesota are working to address animal neglect on their tribal lands — and in doing so bringing their community closer to its spiritual roots.

by The Associated Press

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November 28, 2021 4:00 AM

Superior National Forest hires first full-time tribal liaison

The Superior National Forest has hired its first full-time tribal liaison. Juan Martinez will help the Forest Service consult with area Ojibwe bands on projects that impact them within the forest boundaries.

by Dan Kraker

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November 26, 2021 6:45 PM

Family, friends mourning after Austin community leader is killed in Ethiopia

“He was a great example of uniting cultures and saying, 'We all want to be better together.' And so he lived that,” a friend of Chol Okey Opiew recalled. “And that's what we need more of in today's world. So it's hard to lose someone that did that so well."

by Hannah Yang

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November 26, 2021 2:17 PM

5-year-old fatally shot in Brooklyn Park; 13-year-old arrested

A 5-year-old boy was shot and killed late Thursday night at a home in the northwest Twin Cities metro, in what authorities say appears to be an accident. A 13-year-old boy is in custody.

by MPR News Staff

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November 26, 2021 12:12 PM

Latest on COVID in MN: As death count rises, number of new cases drops week-over-week

Minnesota health officials on Friday reported another 56 COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the overall pandemic death toll to 9,338. But week-over-week, the number of new COVID cases dropped.

by MPR News Staff

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November 26, 2021 4:00 AM

Nonprofit preserves Crow Wing County lakeshore for loons

Loss of nesting habitat is a substantial threat to loons as people develop their shoreline property with beaches, rock rip rap, docks or other amenities.

by Kirsti Marohn

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November 24, 2021 11:38 AM

Vikes reps: Griffen leaves home without incident following mental health crisis

The Minnesota Vikings have sent psychologists to the home of defensive end Everson Griffen. They've been working with police on guiding Griffen through another alarming mental health situation.

by The Associated Press

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November 24, 2021 4:00 AM

Emergency care exceeding HCMC's capacity, military begin training in to help

Nearly four dozen doctors, nurses, and respiratory therapists from the U.S. military are on the ground in Minnesota to ease the strain on the state’s health care system. Gov. Tim Walz asked the Defense Department for the help because hospitals across the state are beyond capacity caring for COVID-19 patients.

by Matt Sepic

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November 23, 2021 4:00 AM

A Native American man wants police reform in Duluth. His son wants to be a cop

Blair Powless is part of a community effort to reform Duluth’s Police Department, work that stems from a long personal history of negative interactions with law enforcement. But some of those same hurtful experiences have fueled Powless’ son Key to want to become a police officer.

by Dan Kraker