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Native American translations are being added to more U.S. road signs to promote language and awareness

Native American translations are being added to more U.S. road signs to promote language and awareness

Authorities from Minnesota to Maine are adding Native American language translations to road signs and building facades. The push is part of an effort in some places to revitalize Native languages and draw attention to the fact that Native communities live in these places or have lived there for centuries.
by The Associated Press

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How schools (but not necessarily education) became central to the Republican primary

How schools (but not necessarily education) became central to the Republican primary

GOP candidates talk about schools a lot on the campaign trail. But that doesn't mean they are talking a lot about education, instead focusing on culture war issues on the battleground of K-12 schools.
by Danielle Kurtzleben

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Minnesota’s push for free school meals proves popular, but costs are climbing 

Minnesota’s push for free school meals proves popular, but costs are climbing 

Minnesota’s move this year to offer free breakfast and lunch to all kids regardless of family income is driving huge new demand for meals. But it’s now expected to cost the state about $175 million more than expected over the next four years. Here’s why.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Colorado Supreme Court, in landmark ruling, bans Trump from state’s ballot under insurrection clause

Colorado Supreme Court, in landmark ruling, bans Trump from state’s ballot under insurrection clause

A divided Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday declared former President Donald Trump ineligible for the White House under the U.S. Constitution’s insurrection clause and removed him from the state’s presidential primary ballot.
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Justice Department creates database to track records of misconduct by federal law enforcement

Justice Department creates database to track records of misconduct by federal law enforcement

Announced on Monday, the federal move is a step toward accountability amid growing calls to close loopholes that allow law enforcement officers to be rehired by other agencies after losing their jobs or resigning after misconduct allegations.
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Let it fly: Minnesota officially has a new flag

Let it fly: Minnesota officially has a new flag

The State Emblems Redesign Commission made its final edits to the new state flag. The banner will go up in May unless lawmakers intervene.
by Dana Ferguson

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Court ruling backs tribes’ effort to force lawmakers to redraw North Dakota legislative boundaries

Court ruling backs tribes’ effort to force lawmakers to redraw North Dakota legislative boundaries

The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied a request from North Dakota's secretary of state to delay a federal judge's ruling that found the state's 2021 redistricting map violated the Voting Rights Act in diluting the voting strength of two Native American tribes.
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Towns scores 40 and Edwards has 37 as Timberwolves top short-handed Pacers 127-109

Towns scores 40 and Edwards has 37 as Timberwolves top short-handed Pacers 127-109

Karl-Anthony Towns scored a season-high 40 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, Anthony Edwards scored 37 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away in the second half to dominate short-handed Indiana 127-109 Saturday.
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