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This Minneapolis Indigenous Design Camp for teens is the first of its kind in the U.S.

This Minneapolis Indigenous Design Camp for teens is the first of its kind in the U.S.

Indigenous teens are participating in the first U.S. Indigenous Design Camp, where they craft architectural models and explore careers in architecture to address the underrepresentation of Native Americans in the field.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Morning Announcements for July 31

Morning Announcements for July 31

Here are the morning announcements for Wednesday, July 31, 2024.
by MPR News Staff

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Morning Announcements for July 30

Morning Announcements for July 30

Here are the morning announcements for Tuesday, July 30, 2024.
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If roughly 40 percent of Americans avoid the news, what does that mean for political engagement?

If roughly 40 percent of Americans avoid the news, what does that mean for political engagement?

About 40 percent of Americans avoid the news at least some of the time, and the reasons for doing so are complicated. As one expert points out, some news avoiders are put off by scary headlines, and others have a hard time making sense of the news, especially when it comes to politics.
by Catharine Richert

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A treasure hunt to make Minnesota property maps more accurate

A treasure hunt to make Minnesota property maps more accurate

Minnesota counties are starting a project to rebuild a critical but mostly invisible infrastructure across the state. Last year the state Legislature approved funding to pay for verification of the public land survey system. The system is the basis for establishing all property lines. The work involves finding survey markers that, in some cases, were placed more than 150 years ago.
by Dan Gunderson

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Hmong senator en route to Paris to support Suni Lee, helped bring gymnastics trials to Minnesota

Hmong senator en route to Paris to support Suni Lee, helped bring gymnastics trials to Minnesota

About two dozen Minnesotans — including gold medalist and St. Paul native Suni Lee will attend the unconventional and unprecedented Opening Ceremony of the Summer Games in Paris. Sen. Foung Hawj, DFL-St. Paul is also on his way to France to support Lee and he hopes to witness Olympic history.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Morning Announcements for July 26

Morning Announcements for July 26

Here are the morning announcements for Friday, July 26, 2024.
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