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Indus school in northern Minnesota community awaits final decision on closure

Indus school in northern Minnesota community awaits final decision on closure

A small community nestled near the Canadian border west of International Falls may learn as soon as Wednesday evening if it will lose its school. Supporters say Indus School in Baudette is a vital learning oasis for local families. However, the South Koochiching-Rainy River School Board says it’s losing pupils and money.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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MSPIFF 2023: A sampler platter of films from the festival

MSPIFF 2023: A sampler platter of films from the festival

The Minnapolis St. Paul International Film Festival is back for its 42nd year, showcasing a variety of films from all over the world at The Main theater in Minneapolis. The MPR News arts and culture team offers a sampling of 11 of the films offered.
by Jacob Aloi, Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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College is now free for young Minnesotans who were in foster care as teens

College is now free for young Minnesotans who were in foster care as teens

For the first time, Minnesota is helping young adults who experienced foster care at any point after turning 13 pay for the full cost of attending public, private and tribal colleges here.
by Nicole Ki

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Minneapolis rolls out new bike, scooter rentals after Nice Ride's exit

Minneapolis rolls out new bike, scooter rentals after Nice Ride's exit

Three operators — Lime, Spin, and Veo — will begin providing rentals starting Thursday. Lime and Veo will have e-bike rentals. Riders will now be able to end their trip anywhere, unlike Nice Ride, which required a bike docking system.
by Lisa Ryan

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Marijuana bill within sight of up-or-down votes at Minnesota Capitol

Marijuana bill within sight of up-or-down votes at Minnesota Capitol

The bill to make marijuana legal is down to its final few committees ahead of pivotal votes in the Minnesota Legislature. Those floor debates could happen yet this month, although more negotiations lie ahead. 
by Brian Bakst

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Researchers reveal U’s painful past with Minnesota’s Indigenous people

Researchers reveal U’s painful past with Minnesota’s Indigenous people

A massive new report details the University of Minnesota’s long history of mistreating the state’s Native people and lays out recommendations, including “perpetual reparations,” to improve relations between the U and Minnesota’s 11 tribal nations. 
by Dan Kraker and Melissa Olson

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St. Paul joins effort to clear racial real estate covenants

St. Paul joins effort to clear racial real estate covenants

The University of Minnesota’s Mapping Prejudice project has identified nearly 33,000 properties that have race-based restrictions written into their very legal basis in Hennepin and Ramsey Counties.  
by Tim Nelson

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Rudy Gobert suspended after throwing punch at Timberwolves teammate

Rudy Gobert suspended after throwing punch at Timberwolves teammate

Gobert threw a punch at Kyle Anderson during a timeout in the second quarter of Sunday’s game against the Pelicans. He raised his arm toward Anderson and appeared to hit him in the chest while the team was in a huddle.
by Kerem Yücel and The Associated Press

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