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'Steps toward healing': Dakota tribe reclaims its land — and its story
The Lower Sioux Indian Community’s homeland lies along the Minnesota River in Redwood County. Last month, 114 acres, formerly controlled by the state, were transferred back to the tribe. “Steps towards healing is what we need,” tribal Chair Robert Larsen said. ‘And this is one of those steps.”
March 3 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccinations quicken; Walz upbeat about State Fair
Activities set for “June and beyond, those look pretty promising,” an upbeat Gov. Tim Walz told reporters Wednesday. His remarks came hours after state data shows the vaccination trend line at a new high, while active COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations hold fairly steady.
St. Paul police lead training to protect firefighters during mass demonstrations
The St. Paul Police Department added the training to deal with a specific problem they had last year: Firefighters had trouble responding to buildings on fire because of the volatile situation around them. Meanwhile, activists say they are skeptical police will respect their First Amendment rights.
Minneapolis nixes 'social media influencer' plan during Chauvin trial
Minneapolis city officials on Monday canceled plans to hire so-called "social media influencers" to disseminate official information during the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin.
Feb. 28 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccinations reach new record high
Minnesota set a new record for COVID-19 vaccinations Sunday, with nearly 70,000 new doses reported. That beats the old record, set the day before, of around 56,000 doses.
Minnesota offering more energy assistance in wake of severe winter weather
The Minnesota Department of Commerce says qualifying households can now receive up to $1,200 in emergency energy assistance this year, up from the usual $600 maximum, in the wake of this month’s severe winter weather that drove up utility costs.
Snow reports from around Minnesota
Parts of central and western Minnesota saw more than a half-foot of snow on Sunday, as Saturday’s spring-like conditions were followed by a rapid return to winter to end February across much of the state.