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How to build a legacy: The late artist Jim Denomie at Mia and beyond
Jim Denomie, an Ojibwe painter who died in 2022, was originally planning a mid-career exhibit with the Minneapolis Institute of Art; his work primarily focused on social injustices and Native communities, and the posthumous exhibit has now become a comprehensive tribute to his legacy.
Minnesota manufacturer finds gold in green hydrogen, electrolyzers
A manufacturing facility in Fridley, Minn., has been getting national attention from green energy advocates, including President Joe Biden, because of its production of electrolyzers, which are key to producing hydrogen using renewable energy.
One man from Brandon, S.D., was killed after his 2006 Ford Mustang collided with the school bus, which was carrying a group of Waseca volleyball players home from an away game.
St. Paul City Council apologizes for reparations commission hiring process
In a statement released Thursday, city officials also apologized for the negative scrutiny brought upon the hire, who "has also been deeply affected by this situation," according to the release. It confirms the person declined the role.
Photos: The fun's begun in first weekend of Minnesota State Fair
We’re closing out the first weekend of the the Minnesota State Fair for 2023. Freelance photographer Caroline Yang documented the first weekend of the Great Minnesota Get-Together for MPR News.
Minneapolis police are still searching for a 27-year-old man connected to a traffic stop on Saturday that injured one police officer. They attempted to arrest the driver for the stolen license plates on the vehicle, but the driver engaged in a struggle with officers to flee.
New law aids campaign to curb winter litter on lakes
A campaign to stop trash and waste dumping on frozen Minnesota lakes gets a boost from a new state law: The Keep It Clean campaign is at the state fair to educate winter anglers.