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'I've never told anyone': Stories of life in Indian boarding schools
A new book by Ojibwe author Denise Lajimodiere, “Stringing Rosaries,” tells the first-person stories of life for Native American children who were sent to boarding schools designed to purge their language and culture.
Mpls. council panel favors study of rent-controlled housing in the city
Rent control ordinances have long been on the books in places such as New York and San Francisco. The idea is gaining traction in smaller cities as high demand for rental housing squeezes the supply, but supporters of rent control face some big obstacles.
St. Paul Mayor Carter calls on SPPD to investigate arrest of teen girl
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter has asked the city’s police department to launch an internal affairs investigation into officers involved in arresting a 13-year-old girl last week after a video showing the arrest went viral on social media.
Man charged in carjacking that hurt 2 teens in Minneapolis
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office Wednesday charged 48-year-old Steven Ross with two counts of criminal vehicular operation for hitting the teens as they walked in a crosswalk Monday. Ross also is charged with simple robbery, a felony.
Ask a 'sotan: What's an eco-friendly way to bag groceries?
As Duluth weighs a plan to curb plastic bag use, we asked two local experts to answer questions from MPR News listeners about the merits of paper, plastic or something else to haul their groceries.
Supreme Court hears challenges to Minneapolis wage, sick time laws
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Tuesday heard challenges to Minneapolis wage and sick time ordinances — cases that could determine how much latitude cities have to preempt state laws.
Credit union leader fired amid accusations of fraud
Two key leaders of Minnesota's first black-led credit union have been fired by its board amid fraud allegations.
Federal judge rejects challenges to PolyMet land swap
A federal judge ruled that the groups lacked the necessary legal standing to block a land exchange between PolyMet and the federal government. The exchange is part of the planned PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota.
Zencast: Welcome to October from atop Oberg Mountain
Enjoy a view of the fall colors from the North Shore with our video from on top of Oberg Mountain near Tofte, Minn.