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Native American elders celebrated in Richfield with proclamation, connection

Native American elders celebrated in Richfield with proclamation, connection

A state proclamation marked the second Native American Elders Day this week. A gathering in Richfield brought people from across the state to celebrate elders and their contributions to Native communities and Minnesota.
by Chandra Colvin

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Minnesota adds nearly 6,000 jobs but unemployment increases

Minnesota adds nearly 6,000 jobs but unemployment increases

While Minnesota added 5,900 new jobs last month, the unemployment rate marginally increased to 3.6 percent — the highest it’s been in more than four years.
by Cari Spencer

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Farm Aid started 40 years ago to support local farmers during crisis

Farm Aid started 40 years ago to support local farmers during crisis

The festival started in the midst of the farm crisis of the 1980s and makes its Minnesota debut with founding members Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp. Bob Dylan was recently added to the lineup. 
by Clay Masters

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Feds charge 8 in 'massive fraud' tied to Minnesota housing stabilization program

Feds charge 8 in 'massive fraud' tied to Minnesota housing stabilization program

Federal Medicaid funds were supposed to help people with disabilities find housing. Instead, information on eligible beneficiaries was used to submit inflated and fake reimbursement claims, federal prosecutors said Thursday, adding that more charges are expected.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Matt Sepic

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Music and mortality meet onstage as ‘The Ruins’ premieres at the Guthrie

Music and mortality meet onstage as ‘The Ruins’ premieres at the Guthrie

Musician and theatre artist George Abud premieres “The Ruins” at the Guthrie, a poetic, music-driven play exploring mortality, connection and what it means to live a full life.
by Anika Besst

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Art Hounds: Two retrospectives and a comedic cabaret

Art Hounds: Two retrospectives and a comedic cabaret

This week, Art Hounds highlight a pair of retrospectives celebrating Minnesota artists and a name-themed musical comedy in St. Paul.
by Emily Bright

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St. Paul mayoral candidate forum

Candidates running for St Paul mayor met Wednesday at 7 p.m. to discuss the future of the city. This year’s election is on Nov. 4, 2025 and uses ranked-choice voting.
by MPR News Staff

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Minneapolis man admits starting 2023 mosque fires

Minneapolis man admits starting 2023 mosque fires

Jackie Rahm Little, who has a history of severe mental illness, appeared in court after a federal judge determined that the 38-year-old was competent to proceed following treatment.  
by Matt Sepic

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