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Foster care placement case puts Minnesota Native twins at center of ICWA controversy

Foster care placement case puts Minnesota Native twins at center of ICWA controversy

The Minnesota Supreme Court heard oral arguments today in a case concerning the foster care placement of two Native children who were removed from their mother. The decision in this state Supreme Court case could have implications for the federal Indian Child Welfare Act and the Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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Pedaling for produce: Bike tour showcases urban farms and food sovereignty

Pedaling for produce: Bike tour showcases urban farms and food sovereignty

On Saturday, the Native American Community Development Institute and East Phillips Improvement Coalition hosted a bike tour featuring four urban farms providing homegrown foods and education in south Minneapolis.  
by Chandra Colvin

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Burnsville shooting victim among 5 added to St. Paul fallen firefighter memorial

Burnsville shooting victim among 5 added to St. Paul fallen firefighter memorial

Five columns were added to the Minnesota Fallen Firefighters Memorial to commemorate those who have died in the line of duty, including Adam Finseth of Burnsville who was killed in February.
by Nicole Ki

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Tim Walz’s experience in China could help him as veep, but he barely mentions it as a candidate

Tim Walz’s experience in China could help him as veep, but he barely mentions it as a candidate

When Gov. Tim Walz first ran for Congress in 2006, his campaign proudly touted his extensive experience in China. In fact, earlier in his political career, he occasionally exaggerated it. But now that he’s running for vice president, Walz barely mentions China. And Republicans have tried to turn those connections into a political liability.
by Forest Hunt, Caspar von Au and Curtis Gilbert

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What Tim Walz's past debate performances reveal about how he may take on JD Vance

What Tim Walz's past debate performances reveal about how he may take on JD Vance

Gov. Tim Walz’s track record suggests the Democratic governor will focus on his experiences pre-politics. Those who’ve debated him before say Walz has a down-to-earth style that is relatable — but that style can also cause problems for the governor.
by Dana Ferguson

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Understanding the cat lore of the 2024 presidential election

Understanding the cat lore of the 2024 presidential election

The “cat lady” tagline took off this year as an insult and an accolade — now it’s a mainstay in the presidential campaigns and beyond.
by Sam Stroozas

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