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MN Shortlist: Sept. 25-Oct. 1: Indigenous exhibition at Weisman, Lake Superior art crawl and more
“Merciless: Indigenous Lands Since 1776” exhibition opens at the Weisman Art Museum, the 15th annual Lake Superior 20/20 Studio & Art Tour, a poetry performance and flag-raising in Minneapolis and Franconia Sculpture Park’s 30th anniversary are among this week’s picks.
Twin Cities Arab Film Festival celebrates its 20th event
The Twin Cities Arab Film Fest is celebrating its 20th edition with the theme “Looking Forward, Looking Back.” The festival will feature a retrospective of short films by Hadi Moussally, who often explores being Arab and queer.
Amnesty International calls for the abolition of ICE in new report
The organization documented a pattern of human rights violations in the Twin Cities during Operation Metro Surge. Researchers recommend abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
A Duluth priest may become Minnesota’s first saint
The Director of Evangelizing, Communications, and Marketing at the Diocese of Duluth explains the four-step process of becoming a saint.
How climate is changing the apples you buy
The director of research at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and a member of the Minnesota Apple Breeding Program explain how climate change is affecting apple horticulture.
Minnesota DNR firefighters union says pay issues leading to burnout
Contract issues tied to time off, compensation and overtime pay are leading firefighters to “push through fatigue, to push through burnout, to keep working to protect your income,” Meg Eiting, a DNR firefighter and union representative, told MPR News.
Detroit Lakes banned rainbows in school. But they’re still up, for now
The Detroit Lakes School Board voted to remove rainbows from district schools this summer, angering many in the community and sowing confusion over its legality and implementation. This week, the board is discussing a revised resolution.
Hotel gardener shares what it takes to keep plants looking good
Robyn Wefel has been the gardener at the landmark St. Paul Hotel for 14 years. She’s the third person to hold the position since the garden was built in 1994.