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Louise Erdrich's grandfather inspired her new novel, 'The Night Watchman'

Louise Erdrich's grandfather inspired her new novel, 'The Night Watchman'

Louise Erdrich's new novel, set in the 1950s, follows a Native American tribe fighting for their rights as the U.S. Congress prepares to terminate their nation-to-nation treaties and land ownership rights.
by Scott Simon

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Walz proposes funding for finishing U.S. Highway 14 expansion

Walz proposes funding for finishing U.S. Highway 14 expansion

After years of impasses, funding shortages and contention, state officials are optimistic that they will finally be able to finish widening one of the most dangerous highways in Minnesota.
by Hannah Yang

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Dakota County deputy kills suspect in Lakeville confrontation

The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy shot and killed a 36-year-old man who opened fire on officers Friday morning as they came to serve an order for protection. No officers were injured. The shooting is under investigation.
by MPR News Staff

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Judge allows some Northern Metal operations to resume; city to reinspect Minneapolis site

Judge allows some Northern Metal operations to resume; city to reinspect Minneapolis site

City officials are set to reinspect the Northern Metal Recycling facility in north Minneapolis on Monday, in the wake of a judge’s order on Friday allowing the company to resume accepting scrap metal.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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MN task force on violence against Native American women seeks personal stories

MN task force on violence against Native American women seeks personal stories

Members of the state’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women’s Task Force know it’s a big deal to ask women to share difficult and tragic stories with a room full of strangers. But they hope the effort will help them recommend ways to reduce the violence.
by Nina Moini

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Navigating black manhood with mentorship, self-discovery and ‘sankofa’

Navigating black manhood with mentorship, self-discovery and ‘sankofa’

For Black History Month, MPR News is featuring two coaching programs that bring together older black men with the younger generation. Both try to demonstrate the essence of a West African tradition of learning from the past.
by Tarkor Zehn

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MPCA issues draft permits for Enbridge’s Line 3 project

MPCA issues draft permits for Enbridge’s Line 3 project

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued three draft permits this week that are needed to build the Line 3 oil pipeline replacement project, marking another step in Enbridge Energy’s five-year effort to build the controversial pipeline across northern Minnesota.
by Dan Kraker

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