MN: Native American/Indigenous
Indigi-Baby: MN project gets infants off to a wholesome start
By Jay Gabler for Arts Midwest.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News Service Collabo…
Relief Grants in MN Help Instill Hope in Addressing Food Insecurity
Minnesota saw a record 5.7 million people people visit food shelves last year. While there is still great concern about households not having enough …
MN Steps Outside Doctor's Office to Improve Health Outcomes
Research keeps emerging about social determinants of health, including a new study linking these factors to suicide risks. In Minnesota, nonprofits …
MN Tribal Colleges: State Support Could Elevate Campuses
Tribal colleges not only teach students, they're also institutions that maintain Native American languages and cultural history. In Minnesota…
Tribal Colleges Hope Voters Show Support at the Polls
Minnesota is home to three tribal colleges. Higher education leaders for Indigenous populations say they hope to see strong turnout for the midterms…
MN Program Helps Underserved Patients Keep 'Silent Killer' at Bay
Minnesota is often credited for having an overall healthy population, but disparities exist for certain racial groups. A prevention effort now taking …
BIPOC Voices: Good and Bad in New MN Political Maps
After a lengthy process, Minnesota has new maps for congressional and legislative districts. A coalition had pushed for maps that better reflect the …
Line 3 Sparks Conversations on Faith, Fairness in Climate Fight
PARK RAPIDS, Minn. -- Oil will soon be flowing through the Line 3 pipeline replacement for northern Minnesota. Supporters are applauding completion…
Helping Tribal Communities Flex Their Clean-Energy Muscle
By Abaki Beck for Yes!Media.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the YES! Media-Public News Service …
With Line 3 Nearing Finish Line, Tribal Opponents Continue Speaking Out
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. -- The Line 3 oil pipeline for northern Minnesota could begin operating by as early next month. The latest update comes as …
Tribal Activist 'Dismayed' By Line 3 Court Ruling
PARK RAPIDS, Minn. -- The Minnesota Court of Appeals has upheld approvals of permits for the Line 3 oil pipeline. The move is seen as a win for …
Line 3 Opponents Ramp Up Efforts Along MN Construction Route
BEMIDJI, Minn. -- Scores of protesters have gathered in northern Minnesota in hopes of halting the Line 3 oil pipeline project. Native American …