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Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota continues growing despite federal turmoil

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota continues growing despite federal turmoil

Alexis Oberdorfer, the organization’s senior vice president of services, joined MPR News’ Emily Bright on Morning Edition to share more about serving Minnesotans in uncertain times.
by Emily Bright and Gracie Stockton

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Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe sues 3M, other companies over 'forever chemicals' contamination

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe sues 3M, other companies over 'forever chemicals' contamination

The lawsuit says the band's testing found "alarming" levels of PFAS in lake water, fish and deer on the Leech Lake Reservation. Tribal members depend on hunting, fishing and cultivating wild rice for food, and for cultural and religious practices.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Government shutdown brings back memories for Minnesotan at center of 1995 shutdown

Government shutdown brings back memories for Minnesotan at center of 1995 shutdown

Annette Meeks, who was deputy chief of staff for Republican U.S. Rep. Newt Gingrich during the 21-day shutdown in 1995, spoke about government shutdowns with MPR News guest host Emily Bright on Morning Edition.
by Emily Bright and Gracie Stockton

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Report: Minnesota saw strong growth in clean energy jobs last year, but slowdown expected

Report: Minnesota saw strong growth in clean energy jobs last year, but slowdown expected

The latest report from Clean Energy Economy Minnesota estimates the number of clean energy jobs in the state grew to almost 64,000 in 2024 — although federal policy shifts could mean a slowdown is ahead. 
by Kirsti Marohn

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