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Early signs a new U.S. COVID surge could be on its way

Early signs a new U.S. COVID surge could be on its way

Here we go again. The virus is starting to surge in many European countries and there are early signs a wave may be starting in the U.S. too.
by Rob Stein

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New London woman wants name change for Sibley State Park

New London woman wants name change for Sibley State Park

Former naturalist Kelsey Olson doesn’t believe Minnesota’s first governor and military leader during the U.S.-Dakota War deserves to be the public park’s namesake.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Refugee arrivals to Minnesota could quadruple this year

Refugee arrivals to Minnesota could quadruple this year

The expected increase would bring the number arrivals closer to historic norms. The refugee program and resettlement agencies are in a period of rebuilding, after the Trump administration cut the nation’s refugee cap to historic lows.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Repatriation goes digital: Tribes receive archival copies of cultural materials

Repatriation goes digital: Tribes receive archival copies of cultural materials

The recent return of thousands of items related to tribal life in what is now North Dakota used a new approach to the idea of repatriation. Advocates of digital repatriation say it’s a way to get the material to a larger audience.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Native American communities prioritize culture, recruitment to treat mental health

Native American communities prioritize culture, recruitment to treat mental health

To better treat mental illness in Native American communities, programs in Minnesota and around the region are focused on training more Native providers, and incorporating traditional culture and values into treatment. 
by Dan Kraker

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