Midmorning talks with the recently elected tribal chair of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa about leadership, her struggles as a single mother and about her efforts to make tribal governance more inclusive. It's the latest conversation in Midmorning's leadership series.
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Erdrich grew up in North Dakota and has an American Indian heritage. The offer of an honorary degree means "a great deal" to her, Erdrich said, and she would happily accept it but for the school's Fighting Sioux logo.
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For most people, taking a stand is a literal thing: getting off your couch, picking up a picket sign and hitting the streets. But for some people, public protest and disobedience is more than a one-time political statement -- it's a way of life.
Some people are saying the immigration arrests recently in Willmar were different. Immigrant advocates say the operation went on for several days and was more aggressive.
Sometimes taking a stand is not about politics or protest. Listener Jason Behuniak told us this colorful story about moving from powerless to empowered. It's an experience that left him more likely to step up next time.
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The spotlight on the Islamic religion has been getting brighter over the past few years. That hasn't burned away some of the stereotypes that some people have about Islam.
New research finds that Minnesota can expect a return of $2.72 for every $1 invested in mentoring, and $4.89 for every $1 spent on youth intervention programs.
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