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November 16, 2023 4:51 PM

Minnesota initiative looks to boost production of sustainable aviation fuel

10 percent of U.S. transportation greenhouse gas emissions come from plane travel. But a first-of-its kind initiative is looking to slash those numbers by creating a hub to scale the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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November 16, 2023 12:00 PM

Nerds of color assemble for ConFluence this weekend

Leslie Barlow, an artist and community educator passionate about science fiction, founded ConFluence, a pop culture convention centered on people of color, in response to the lack of Black and brown representation at traditional sci-fi events.

by Jacob Aloi

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November 16, 2023 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: The past and present of Native art

The November exhibit at the Northwoods Friends of the Arts in Cook is “Native American Art: Past and Present," featuring work by local Native American artists. Off-Leash Theater Productions presents its second “Off-Kilter Cabaret” this weekend and The Commonweal Theatre Company stages the musical comedy “She Loves Me.”

by Emily Bright

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November 15, 2023 6:02 PM

Alleged Highs members charged in expanding gang crackdown in Minneapolis

The continuing law enforcement crackdown on Minneapolis street gangs has resulted in the indictments of 13 additional people. Federal prosecutors allege in indictments unsealed Wednesday that the defendants are affiliated with the Highs gang and trafficked large amounts of fentanyl.

by Matt Sepic

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November 14, 2023 2:02 PM

Minnesota officials ready for potential feral pig invasion

With wild hogs in Canada approaching the U.S. border, Minnesota officials are reviewing state management of feral pigs to limit potential future damage from the destructive invasive species.

by Dan Kraker

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November 14, 2023 12:03 PM

Jost's victory completes all-female, highly diverse St. Paul City Council

St. Paul officials confirmed civil engineer Saura Jost as the winner of the Ward 3 race, setting up the council to be the city’s youngest and most diverse council ever when it convenes in January.

by Nina Moini

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November 14, 2023 6:08 AM

Video: Monday evening blast shakes homes in parts of northern Minnesota; cause unclear

Authorities in northern Minnesota say they’re not sure what caused a bright flash and “incredibly loud explosion” that shook buildings across parts of the region Monday evening.

by Andrew Krueger and Peter Cox

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November 13, 2023 5:13 PM

Appetites: 'Corn Dance' cookbook weaves together Indigenous and Southwest traditions

MPR News host Tom Crann talks with Native chef Loretta Barrett Oden and Minnesota food writer Beth Dooley about their new cookbook “Corn Dance: Inspired First American Cuisine”.

by Tom Crann and Aaliyah Demry

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November 10, 2023 6:20 PM

White Earth group has been quietly rewriting wrongs, correcting Native veterans headstones

Families visiting cemeteries on the White Earth reservation to honor and remember loved ones this Veterans Day might notice 12 new headstones. They were updated this summer because the names on the old ones were wrong. And this was a common problem for many serving in the Civil War who couldn't read or write — Native Americans, as well as non-native Americans.

by Nina Moini and Megan Burks

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November 10, 2023 12:51 PM

Groups call for greater federal oversight of insurance industry amidst climate change impacts

Several groups call on Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and the Financial Stability Oversight Council to provide greater federal oversight of the insurance industry in light of soaring disaster costs.

by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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