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Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe sues 3M, other companies over 'forever chemicals' contamination
The lawsuit says the band's testing found "alarming" levels of PFAS in lake water, fish and deer on the Leech Lake Reservation. Tribal members depend on hunting, fishing and cultivating wild rice for food, and for cultural and religious practices.
TSA video blaming Democrats for shutdown under review at MSP
The Metropolitan Airports Commission is reviewing a TSA request to air a Homeland Security video at MSP that blames Democrats for the government shutdown. Several major airports have refused to play the video, citing possible violations of the federal Hatch Act, which restricts political activity by government employees.
Local leaders call for state action allowing cities to pass gun restrictions
Local leaders say if legislators allow cities to act, they would seek bans on public possession of assault weapons; bans on devices that convert semiautomatic firearms into automatic firearms; and the ability to prohibit the possession of guns in public spaces like community centers and parks.
Minneapolis Downtown Council drops Holidazzle, Aquatennial festivals
The Minneapolis Downtown Council says it will no longer organize the city’s Holidazzle and Aquatennial festivals, citing the time and cost of putting on the events. The group hopes other organizations will take over planning as it shifts focus to business development and downtown revitalization.