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Native women work to break the cycle of poverty, prison in Minnesota

Native women work to break the cycle of poverty, prison in Minnesota

American Indian women make up less than 1 percent of Minnesota’s population but are 20 percent of the state's female prison inmates. Incarceration creates huge consequences for families and communities. A new effort to break the cycle, led by Native women, shows promise, but the challenges remain steep.
by Dan Gunderson

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In upbeat Capitol speech, Walz spotlights ‘unfinished business’

In upbeat Capitol speech, Walz spotlights ‘unfinished business’

As Minnesota moves into a post-pandemic mindset, Gov. Tim Walz urged the Legislature to solve urgent issues and position the state to reach long-term goals. His State of the State speech comes with one month left in the 2022 session.
by Brian Bakst

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Man connected to food fraud investigation held for false passport statements

A man alleged to be among the targets of an investigation into child nutrition program fraud in Minnesota is facing a federal charge of making a false statement on his passport application, according to a court document filed Thursday.
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State of the State speech gets Capitol homecoming

State of the State speech gets Capitol homecoming

After two years of remote speeches due to pandemic concerns, Gov. Tim Walz returns Sunday to the Minnesota House for an annual address. The setting itself offers a symbolic message.
by Brian Bakst

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Community leaders share concerns with lawmakers during API Day at the Capitol

Community leaders share concerns with lawmakers during API Day at the Capitol

The Capitol Rotunda was filled with people Thursday to kick off an advocacy day of the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans. Civic, business and other community leaders came to press state lawmakers on their concerns.
by MPR News Staff

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Little Earth patrols work to fill safety gap after breach in trust

Little Earth community members were hit by foam rounds and chemical munitions even though they were given permission to be on the streets during the unrest following the murder of George Floyd. Many are trying to rebuild a better relationship with police.
by Melissa Olson

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Art Hounds: Art studios open for spring visitors and a musical stages in a car dealership

Art Hounds: Art studios open for spring visitors and a musical stages in a car dealership

The weather may be more like winter, but one spring art tour commences this weekend in the Driftless Region with the Bluff Country Studio Art Tour. In Zumbrota, Art Hounds recommend the book launch-concert for Becky Schlegel’s “The Lullaby Collection.” And, Minneapolis Musical Theater stages “Hands on a Hardbody,” about vying to win a new truck, at a Roseville auto dealer.
by Emily Bright

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