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Canadian wildfires aren’t keeping BWCA visitors home — yet

Canadian wildfires aren’t keeping BWCA visitors home — yet

Minnesota’s air quality alert hasn’t stopped kayakers and canoeists from going out on the water in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
by Nicole Ki

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St. Paul youth heal through art at the Boys and Girls Club

St. Paul youth heal through art at the Boys and Girls Club

For almost a year, teens at the Al Lenzmeier Boys and Girls Club have been helping their peers with mental health struggles and community issues through art. They’re also learning to lead.
by Kyra Miles

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These 11 Minnesotans reflect the richness of Hmong culture in the state

These 11 Minnesotans reflect the richness of Hmong culture in the state

To honor 50 years of Hmong refugee resettlement and immigration to Minnesota, MPR News highlighted Hmong Minnesotans throughout the month who are making a difference in our state. From a park naturalist to a soccer coach, these are our ChangeMakers.
by Lisa Ryan and Kyra Miles

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NW Minnesota farmer stays grounded with plans to help a new generation of growers

NW Minnesota farmer stays grounded with plans to help a new generation of growers

He’s been a successful farmer for 44 years, but rather than cash out to a corporate interest, Tim Dufault decided to give six young farmers access to his land in Polk County. He hopes to cultivate a new generation of farmers who’ll stay rooted in his community.
by Dan Gunderson

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Where the wild things are: St. Paul’s Raspberry Island

Where the wild things are: St. Paul’s Raspberry Island

A vibrant exhibition of giant, hand-crafted Mexican alebrijes now transforms St. Paul’s Raspberry Island, blending folk art tradition with community revival efforts led by the Minnesota Latino Museum.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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DHS demands Minnesota counties and cities review, revise ‘sanctuary’ policies

DHS demands Minnesota counties and cities review, revise ‘sanctuary’ policies

Minneapolis and St. Paul city leaders have pushed back against the Trump Administration’s attempts to get them to use local police to enforce federal immigration law. And they say “sanctuary” policies foster greater public safety.
by MPR News Staff

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Pro rugby finds a friendly scrum in Minnesota’s fast-growing women’s sports market

Pro rugby finds a friendly scrum in Minnesota’s fast-growing women’s sports market

TC Gemini, the new Twin Cities women’s professional rugby team, is finding a fan base here for a sport increasingly popular with women. With a roster that includes locally grown players, the team’s riding a wave of interest in women’s sports, especially in Minnesota.
by Sam Stroozas

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Friction builds between Walz, public sector unions on multiple fronts

Friction builds between Walz, public sector unions on multiple fronts

Democratic Gov. Tim Walz has been an unflinching ally to public employee unions through most of his political tenure. These days, their alliance is a little rocky to say the least. 
by Clay Masters

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