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Billboards blasting budget cuts at Voyageurs National Park greet drivers in Duluth

Billboards blasting budget cuts at Voyageurs National Park greet drivers in Duluth

A liberal advocacy group put up six billboards in and around Duluth this month, warning “reduced staff, increased danger” at Voyageurs National Park. It’s part of a national campaign criticizing DOGE-initiated budget cuts to national parks. 
by Dan Kraker

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Siblings reflect on 5 years of serving George Floyd Square and south Minneapolis

Siblings reflect on 5 years of serving George Floyd Square and south Minneapolis

Jeanette Rupert, Jeanelle Austin and Butchy Austin grew up around 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis and all took action in different ways following the murder of George Floyd. They shared with MPR News how their activism has impacted them and their communities in the time since.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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‘This is a dark day:’ Rep. Kelly Morrison slams newly-passed House budget bill

‘This is a dark day:’ Rep. Kelly Morrison slams newly-passed House budget bill

Every House Democrat voted against the bill, including U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison, who represents Minnesota’s third district. Morrison spoke with MPR News host Emily Reese about it.
by Emily Reese, Gretchen Brown and Matthew Alvarez

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Minnesota lawmakers prepare for working weekend after blowing self-imposed deadline

Minnesota lawmakers prepare for working weekend after blowing self-imposed deadline

Some working groups dribbled out details of their budget bills Thursday after meeting in private to craft them. The largest pieces of Minnesota’s more than $66 billion budget remained unfinished.
by Dana Ferguson, Clay Masters and Peter Cox

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Two sites in St. Paul will be renamed to reflect cultural significance to Dakota tribes

Two sites in St. Paul will be renamed to reflect cultural significance to Dakota tribes

The city of St. Paul announced Wednesday the renaming of Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary and Indian Mounds Regional Park to Waḳaƞ Ṭípi, meaning “dwelling place of the sacred” and Wicaḣapi, meaning “cemetery.”
by Chandra Colvin

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Inmate advocates demand input ahead of Stillwater prison shutdown

Inmate advocates demand input ahead of Stillwater prison shutdown

Advocates for people incarcerated at the Minnesota Corrections Facility in Stillwater say they want inmate concerns considered as officials work toward closing the facility in 2029.
by Mark Zdechlik

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U of M grad student released from ICE custody after judge's ruling

U of M grad student released from ICE custody after judge's ruling

Doğukan Günaydın had been held in the Sherburne County Jail after being arrested by immigration authorities. A federal judge ruled this week that his detention violated his procedural due process rights. He was released Thursday.
by Sarah Thamer

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