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After 161 years, land was officially returned to the Upper Sioux Community

After 161 years, land was officially returned to the Upper Sioux Community

Friday marks the return of over 2 square miles of state-owned land in southwest Minnesota to the Upper Sioux Community. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources closed the Upper Sioux Agency State Park mid-February. 
by Melissa Olson

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Politics Friday: The fate of a sports betting bill and a TikTok ban

Politics Friday: The fate of a sports betting bill and a TikTok ban

March Madness is upon us, so it’s a perfect time to check in on sports betting legislation at the Capitol. Who wants it, who doesn’t? Plus, a look at the proposal in Congress to ban TikTok if it doesn’t get a new owner.
by Brian Bakst, Ellie Roth and Matthew Alvarez

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Walz signs compromise school resource officer bill

Walz signs compromise school resource officer bill

The bill allows officers to use prone restraints in situations where students pose a risk to themselves or others. It also sets up funding for extra training for officers.
by Dana Ferguson and Anna Haecherl

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Judge denies motion to dismiss charges against Trump in documents case

Judge denies motion to dismiss charges against Trump in documents case

Former President Donald Trump was in court in Florida where he's seeking dismissal of criminal charges related to classified documents he allegedly withheld and concealed from investigators.
by Greg Allen

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It’s not just ‘hang loose.’ Lawmakers look to make the friendly ‘shaka’ Hawaii’s official gesture

It’s not just ‘hang loose.’ Lawmakers look to make the friendly ‘shaka’ Hawaii’s official gesture

A pinky and thumb extended with the remaining fingers curled down: That’s the “shaka” in Hawaii. It's sometimes known outside the islands as the “hang loose” sign associated with surf culture. But in Hawaii, where it originated, it's a more common and nuanced gesture.
by The Associated Press

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South Dakota legislator calls for inquiry into Gov. Noem’s Texas dental trip and promo video

South Dakota legislator calls for inquiry into Gov. Noem’s Texas dental trip and promo video

A Democratic legislator is calling for an inquiry into South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem’s trip to Texas for dental work and a promotional video in which she praises the dental office.
by The Associated Press

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