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Activist Arnold Dahl-Wooley advocates, educates about the two-spirit community in rural Minnesota

Activist Arnold Dahl-Wooley advocates, educates about the two-spirit community in rural Minnesota

After experiencing the difficulties of growing up as a two-spirit person in rural Minnesota, activist Arnold Dahl-Wooley is now working to help others and educate the larger community. He will take his message to the Bemidji Pride celebration this weekend.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Blossoming late: A new State Fair crop artist emerges in retirement

Blossoming late: A new State Fair crop artist emerges in retirement

A retiree and newfound artist embraces crop art as a therapeutic hobby, using seeds to create pieces that reflect Minnesota’s culture and landmarks.
by Sam Stroozas

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Minnesota Now and Then: Democratic National Conventions in 1984 and 2024 were momentous for women in politics

Minnesota Now and Then: Democratic National Conventions in 1984 and 2024 were momentous for women in politics

Women have reigned as lieutenant governor for Minnesota since 1983. A former lawmaker reflects on what it would mean for one to make it to the top.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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As a tween remains in critical condition after Minneapolis shooting, questions renew on youth felonies

As a tween remains in critical condition after Minneapolis shooting, questions renew on youth felonies

There’s a young girl from Minneapolis who remains in critical condition Tuesday after being shot over the weekend along with three other children. The minors in question are between the ages of 11 and 13 and were shot while joyriding in a stolen car.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Another Minnesota school district is adopting the four-day week this year. Is it working?

Another Minnesota school district is adopting the four-day week this year. Is it working?

Carlton is a district five miles south of Cloquet with about 500 students. They are one of the six school districts in the entire state with a four-day school week, and the only district making that move this school year.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Morning Announcements for Aug. 20

Morning Announcements for Aug. 20

Here are the morning announcements for Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.
by MPR News Staff

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Ensuring accessible, secure and fair elections

Ensuring accessible, secure and fair elections

MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests explore what we know about who votes, who is less likely to vote — and why — and what you can do to boost voter turnout this election year. 
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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