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Beltrami County storm damage highlights housing need in greater Minnesota
The June storms that tore through Beltrami County impacted the area in ways that will be felt for generations. One of the positives was shining a light on housing, which is scarce throughout all of Minnesota. Now state and local leaders are renewing dialogues for solutions to the statewide problem.
‘We went from invisible to visible’: Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier navigates changed political landscape
Since Leonard Peltier’s days of activism in the 1970s with the American Indian Movement, life for Native people has improved dramatically. Those who supported his grant of clemency say that AIM was the spark that lit the flame.
Minnesotans mourn Charlie Kirk at Turning Point USA event at U of M
Michael Knowles, a conservative commentator and author, hosted the event at the University of Minnesota’s Northrop Auditorium on Monday. Audience members raised questions on topics from women’s suffrage to cancel culture and media bias.
St. Paul voters to decide ballot measure that would allow fines for ordinance violations
St. Paul voters will vote on a charter amendment that would allow the City Council to issue fines for ordinance violations. The ballot measure follows the council’s unanimous approval of the charter change in January.
Walking 161 miles in support of firefighter health
Minnesota firefighters Doug Foote and Kyle Bode completed a 161-mile walk from Duluth to St. Paul Sunday to raise funds for MnFIRE, a nonprofit working to keep firefighters healthy across the state.
After dropping during the pandemic, Minnesota universities see an enrollment spike
Across the state, colleges and universities are welcoming more freshmen to their campuses this fall. And while they don't have official numbers yet, many are reporting higher than usual enrollment.