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Powwow honors Native American Two-Spirit gender, spiritual identities

Powwow honors Native American Two-Spirit gender, spiritual identities

New Native Theatre held its fourth annual Two-Spirit Powwow at the Minneapolis American Indian Center on Tuesday evening. Attendees gathered for an evening of celebration, community and support.
by Chandra Colvin

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Wild, safe and sober: An antique mall in Fridley centers the queer community

Wild, safe and sober: An antique mall in Fridley centers the queer community

At Wild Things Antiques in Fridley — a queer-owned, 20,000-square-foot vintage mall and sober community space — monthly events like First Thursday Drag Bingo blend LGBTQ history, Pride-themed decor and inclusive celebration with the owners’ mission to create a welcoming, diverse alternative to the often exclusionary world of antiques.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Minnesota state workers continue clash with governor’s office

Minnesota state workers continue clash with governor’s office

For an update, MPR News host Clay Masters spoke with Megan Dayton, president of the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees, which represents some state office workers.
by Clay Masters and Gretchen Brown

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U.S. sues Minnesota over law that helps students without legal status get in-state tuition

U.S. sues Minnesota over law that helps students without legal status get in-state tuition

The U.S. government is suing Minnesota over a state law extending eligibility for in-state tuition to people without legal immigration status. The lawsuit argues the Minnesota Dream Act which was passed more than a decade ago, discriminates against citizens from other states.
by MPR News Staff

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Bois Forte Band of Chippewa elects new chair

Bois Forte Band of Chippewa elects new chair

Carlos A. Hernandez won in a close race, according to special election results shared by the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa.  
by Chandra Colvin

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In wildly different projects, Duluth musician Alan Sparhawk works through grief

In wildly different projects, Duluth musician Alan Sparhawk works through grief

Alan Sparhawk reemerged last year with a new sound featuring a drum machine and his voice through a processor. He has another new album with a band also born out of Duluth, Trampled by Turtles. Sparhawk spoke with MPR News host Clay Masters about both albums.
by Clay Masters and Gretchen Brown

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New Timberwolves, Lynx owners look to next chapter

New Timberwolves, Lynx owners look to next chapter

The approval of the sale to Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez by NBA governors comes as the NBA draft begins. Meanwhile, the Lynx continue to dominate the WNBA.
by Clay Masters and Ngoc Bui

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