Native News

The Native News Project is a new initiative from MPR News.

Stay informed with the latest news about local and national Native American communities, highlighting stories and issues important to Native American communities in Minnesota and beyond.

Our coverage includes cultural events, policy updates, community stories and more to provide a platform for Native voices, perspectives and important news.

U of M and the Fond du Lac Band outline a return of homelands to the tribe
Progress has been made in discussions between the U of M and the Fond du Lac Band about returning land where the Cloquet Forestry Center sits back to the tribe. A listening session revealed what’s on people’s minds. 
Events, marches held across Minnesota to remember missing and murdered Indigenous loved ones
The annual event comes as the state’s new Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office works to make reward money and other resources available to help find missing loved ones.
From prison to Harvard: John Poupart's journey to becoming founder of the American Indian Policy Center
In the MPR series Connect the Dots, we’re asking community elders to share their wisdom and lessons learned about what really matters in life.
Canterbury Park CEO talks horse racing as sports betting legalization goes before legislature
Legalizing sports betting is again going before Minnesota lawmakers during the 2024 legislative session. Canterbury Park CEO Randy Sampson joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to talk about the future of gambling on horse races.
George Morrison’s legacy honored by new Indigenous arts center at the U of M
George Morrison’s commitment to creating a robust community for Native artists is still felt today. The late painter and sculptor was from the Grand Portage Band of Ojibwe.