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Minnesota moves to protect Native children as Supreme Court decision looms

Minnesota moves to protect Native children as Supreme Court decision looms

A case currently before the U.S. Supreme Court could affect how American Indian children are treated in the foster care system. In response, Minnesota lawmakers took steps this year to strengthen a state law designed to keep Native children connected to their families and communities.
by Dan Gunderson

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Huge law enforcement escort takes fallen deputy home

Huge law enforcement escort takes fallen deputy home

The town of Glenwood, Minn., lined the streets to welcome home fallen sheriff’s deputy Josh Owen. He died Saturday night after being shot while responding to a domestic violence call.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Business booming in NW Minnesota despite tight labor market

Business booming in NW Minnesota despite tight labor market

Northwestern Minnesota manufacturers are facing worker shortages due to remote locations, relatively small populations and long, cold winters. Successful businesses in this region, though, have figured out a formula to attract and retain employees.
by Chris Farrell

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Charges: Minnesota murder for hire plot went awry, thwarted by BCA agent

A 38-year-old Sauk Centre, Minn., man is facing a first-degree murder conspiracy charge. He allegedly tried twice to hire a hitman to kill a family member and may have gone through with a payment two years ago.
by Tim Nelson

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Fargo-Moorhead well-prepared for spring flooding

Fargo-Moorhead well-prepared for spring flooding

The cities of Moorhead and Fargo are preparing for significant spring flooding. Officials are not sure how high the water will get — the late spring melt has delayed the flood and rain is in the forecast this week. But the communities say they are better prepared than at any time in the past.
by Dan Gunderson

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Indus school in northern Minnesota community awaits final decision on closure

Indus school in northern Minnesota community awaits final decision on closure

A small community nestled near the Canadian border west of International Falls may learn as soon as Wednesday evening if it will lose its school. Supporters say Indus School in Baudette is a vital learning oasis for local families. However, the South Koochiching-Rainy River School Board says it’s losing pupils and money.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Researchers reveal U’s painful past with Minnesota’s Indigenous people

Researchers reveal U’s painful past with Minnesota’s Indigenous people

A massive new report details the University of Minnesota’s long history of mistreating the state’s Native people and lays out recommendations, including “perpetual reparations,” to improve relations between the U and Minnesota’s 11 tribal nations. 
by Dan Kraker and Melissa Olson

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New app Yodel will process many Minnesota camping purchases

New app Yodel will process many Minnesota camping purchases

Running through your camp supply checklist? The Minnesota Parks and Trails Division want you to add the Yodel app to your supply list to make buying supplies like firewood and ice easier and more secure.
by Matt Mikus

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