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Hinckley-Finlayson schools face blowback for banning Native drum group at graduation

Hinckley-Finlayson schools face blowback for banning Native drum group at graduation

A northeastern Minnesota school district with a large Native American student population is facing blowback after its board voted to forbid a tribal drum group from singing at its upcoming high school graduation ceremony.
by Dan Kraker

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Slovakia's populist prime minister shot, shocking Europe before elections

Slovakia's populist prime minister shot, shocking Europe before elections

The pro-Russian leader was reported to be fighting for his life after being hit in the stomach Wednesday. The shooting of Robert Fico comes just three weeks before European Parliament elections.
by The Associated Press

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Biden and Trump will debate in June and September. But the terms have changed

Biden and Trump will debate in June and September. But the terms have changed

President Biden and former President Donald Trump have agreed to events on June 27 with CNN and Sept. 10 with ABC News. They’re opting out of a plan from the Commission on Presidential Debates.
by Mara Liasson

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A place for ceremony, healing: Hennepin County will add sweat lodges to serve Native detainees

A place for ceremony, healing: Hennepin County will add sweat lodges to serve Native detainees

Sweat lodges are dome-shaped, heated structures and are sacred spaces for Native people. They have spiritual and cultural purposes, and allow Native people to connect with the Creator, nature and others. During a sweat, traditional songs are sung and participants pray. 

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Edelson wins Hennepin County Board seat in special election

Edelson wins Hennepin County Board seat in special election

DFL state Rep. Heather Edelson will fill a vacant seat on the Hennepin County Board, after winning a special election on Tuesday. There were mixed results for school district referendum questions on the ballot around the state.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Paint it black? A beloved community mural is painted over in northeast Minneapolis

Paint it black? A beloved community mural is painted over in northeast Minneapolis

Gustavo Lira’s mural in northeast Minneapolis — symbolizing cultural embrace and funded by a Great Streets grant —— was painted over without his knowledge, sparking community outrage and highlighting the need for better communication and protections for public art.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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