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In NW Minnesota, he turns gears, wire and marbles into art that moves

In NW Minnesota, he turns gears, wire and marbles into art that moves

Jeffrey Zachmann’s built more than 1,000 kinetic sculptures — moving contraptions that fascinate those who come across them in public libraries, private collections and museums around the world. He loves the interaction with people who can't resist his work.
by Dan Gunderson

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Minnesota union employees demand Walz halt half-time in office policy

Minnesota union employees demand Walz halt half-time in office policy

Around 500 Minnesota state employees protested Saturday, calling on DFL Gov. Tim Walz to reverse course on a policy to require more in-office work. The governor says having more employees spend at least half their time at their workplaces will improve communication and collaboration.
by MPR News Staff

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Students, unions speak out after ICE detains University of Minnesota graduate student 

Students, unions speak out after ICE detains University of Minnesota graduate student 

In a statement, university leaders said ICE detained an international graduate student at an off-campus residence on Thursday. The U did not say why the student was taken into custody but the incident raised fears of reprisals against students for expressing their views.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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Minnesota food shelves worried as USDA cancels truckloads of food

Minnesota food shelves worried as USDA cancels truckloads of food

This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture canceled almost half of food shelf orders from Minnesota farmers under the federal Commodity Credit Corporation. Organizations providing nutrition programs say they are concerned about how to provide for their clientele.
by Hannah Yang

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Ask a Bookseller: ‘We Will Be Jaguars’ by Nemonte Nenquimo 

Ask a Bookseller: ‘We Will Be Jaguars’ by Nemonte Nenquimo 

Laynee Wessel with Bliss Books & Bindery in Stillwater, Okla., recommends “We Will be Jaguars: A Memoir of My People” by Nemonte Nenquimo and Mitch Anderson. 
by Emily Bright

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Smoke and memory: A Civil War painting endures in Minnesota’s Capitol

Smoke and memory: A Civil War painting endures in Minnesota’s Capitol

At the Minnesota State Capitol, Howard Pyle’s Civil War painting “The Battle of Nashville” stands as a vivid tribute to Minnesota soldiers, preserved through time and restoration as a centerpiece of historical memory and evolving interpretation.
by Anika Besst

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Red Lake Nation leader condemns Trump orders during State of the Band Address 

Red Lake Nation leader condemns Trump orders during State of the Band Address 

During the Red Lake Nation State of the Band Address Friday, chair Darrell Seki Jr., condemned President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders, saying they have created a crisis throughout Indian Country.  
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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