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Minnesota and America at 250: The Dakota who have called the state home for nearly 13,000 years Each month leading up to next July's 250th anniversary of the U.S. we'll explore part of Minnesota's history too

August 18, 2025
James Ortley appears in court after being charged in a fatal mass shooting in Minneapolis last week Family members of the victims believe the shootings were about "rankings" in the Native Mob Gang

May 5, 2025
Arrest made in deadly shooting incident, part of a string of violence that's shaken south Minneapolis neighborhood Police Chief Brian O’Hara says while this arrest marks a major breakthrough, there’s still more work to be done

May 2, 2025
Emotional gathering of Native American community after five killed in less than 24 hours: "Our people are broken today" Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara shared his apprehension for being allowed to witness the sacred event

May 1, 2025
Land near Upper St. Anthony Falls transferred back to Indigenous organization who will transform area The five acres near Mississippi River was formerly owned by the federal government as part of lock and dam

April 15, 2025
Activists and supporters march in Minneapolis in honor of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Minnesotans Indigenous people make up less than 1% of Minnesota's population but 10% of all missing person cases

February 14, 2025
Minnesota will have agreements with 10 of 11 tribal nations to operate cannabis dispensaries outside of reservations It's imminent according to Governor Tim Walz (D) who says "they're great partners in this"

February 12, 2025
New fencing to protect Native land around the Minnehaha Dog Park creates tension among those opposed to it "We just feel like instead of listening to us and trying to work with us, they're just drawing this really harsh line"

November 22, 2024
St. Paul leaders will now manage former Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary with the Indigenous community The site now known as Wakáŋ Típi will be cared for using traditional Indigenous land management methods

October 17, 2024
Human remains believed to be hundreds of years old found on shores of Minnesota's Leech Lake While it might seem odd, human remains are periodically found in the area due to erosion and construction

September 6, 2024