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Mni Sota Fund receives Bush Foundation grant, expanding support for economic self-determination

Mni Sota Fund receives Bush Foundation grant, expanding support for economic self-determination

The $7 million community innovation grant will help Mni Sota Fund increase loans to entrepreneurs and small businesses owners, and grow its financial literacy and home buying education opportunities.
by Melissa Olson

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Minneapolis’ first all-Native American fire crew is redefining what public safety looks like

Minneapolis’ first all-Native American fire crew is redefining what public safety looks like

In a fire station tucked just blocks from downtown Minneapolis, a crew of four is reshaping a narrative that predates them by generations: Who gets to be the one answering the call?
by Sarah Thamer

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Ojibwe-language broadcast coming to Friday's Minnesota Wild game

Ojibwe-language broadcast coming to Friday's Minnesota Wild game

Chato Ombishkebines Gonzalez, one of the announcers, told Cathy Wurzer about preparing for the professional hockey broadcast and what it means to be part of the experience.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Mural created for upcoming international hockey tournament honors Indigenous land

Mural created for upcoming international hockey tournament honors Indigenous land

The mural titled, “Land of 10,000 Rinks” highlights both Native American and hockey communities. It will be the centerpiece at this year’s IIHF World Junior Championships in Minnesota. 
by Chandra Colvin

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Department of Education hands off key Native American programs

Department of Education hands off key Native American programs

Recent Department of Education shifts will transfer 24 programs serving Indian Country to the Department of the Interior, a move that tribal leaders say they weren’t consulted about. Native-specific programs such as Title VI, Native Language programming, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Education, and tribal college-related programs, will move to the U.S. Department of the Interior.

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Tribal nations and state to hash out cannabis tax agreements in coming years

Tribal nations and state to hash out cannabis tax agreements in coming years

Tribal-state cannabis compacts provide that the state may enter into tax agreements with tribes operating cannabis businesses outside reservations. It might be years before the agreements are negotiated.
by Melissa Olson

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Essentia Health tribal relations director says rural and Native care go hand in hand

Essentia Health tribal relations director says rural and Native care go hand in hand

Samuel Moose, director of tribal government relations with Essentia Health, reflected on his work building relationships with 19 tribal nations in the Upper Midwest.
by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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