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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.

An interview with 3 ‘Reservation Dogs’ actors, writers from Minnesota

An interview with 3 ‘Reservation Dogs’ actors, writers from Minnesota

Dallas Goldtooth, Migizi Pensoneau and Bobby Wilson, who are actors, writers and producers on the hit show, all hail from Dakota and Ojibwe communities in Minnesota.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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City of Minneapolis plans to sell two lots to Red Lake Nation for $1 each

City of Minneapolis plans to sell two lots to Red Lake Nation for $1 each

Plans are moving forward for two lots that have been vacant for decades off Lake Street in south Minneapolis, where members of Red Lake Nation are working to build a healing center and garden focused on serving Indigenous people living in the city. 
by Jon Collins

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With origin stories and modern Indigenous cuisine, a new chef comes to Minneapolis

With origin stories and modern Indigenous cuisine, a new chef comes to Minneapolis

Chef Sean Sherman has gained national recognition for lifting the profile of Indigenous food. Now he’s launching a residency program to lift up other Indigenous chefs. It’s part of his non-profit, North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems or NĀTIFS.
by Melissa Olson

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‘A step in the right direction’: Lake City returns 3 acres of land back to Prairie Island Indian Community

‘A step in the right direction’: Lake City returns 3 acres of land back to Prairie Island Indian Community

On Monday the city council of Lake City voted unanimously to adopt a decision to return 3 acres of land containing 11 burial mounds back to the Prairie Island Indian Community. The mounds are located within city limits near a residential district surrounded by houses.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe formalizes adult-use recreational cannabis on its tribal lands

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe formalizes adult-use recreational cannabis on its tribal lands

The ordinance creates a regulatory framework for the sale and consumption of cannabis and cannabis products on the reservation. State law, enforced by Leech Lake and county law enforcement across the reservation, legalized adult use of cannabis on Aug 1.
by Melissa Olson

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Immunization rates are up in Red Lake schools. This nurse led the way

Immunization rates are up in Red Lake schools. This nurse led the way

The school district’s seen vaccinations jump among its youngest learners. Charmaine Branchaud said that success started with sifting through paper records to help understand student health needs.
by Melissa Olson

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Native American leaders respond to DOJ report on Minneapolis police

Native American leaders respond to DOJ report on Minneapolis police

The U.S. Justice Department’s report listing civil rights violations by the Minneapolis police department confirmed what many in the city’s Native American community say they have experienced. The impending consent decree, which could put some legal teeth into policing reform, may help repair relations with Twin Cities BIPOC communities.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Olson

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