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Enbridge appeals to vacate an order that would shut down its pipeline

Enbridge appeals to vacate an order that would shut down its pipeline

The Tribe fears the aging pipeline could rupture. Enbridge’s attorney told a three-judge federal appellate panel Thursday that Conley lacked authority to issue such an order. Bad River’s attorney is calling for an immediate shutdown to protect the environment.
by The Associated Press

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University of Minnesota moving to reacquire medical center from Fairview Health Services

University of Minnesota moving to reacquire medical center from Fairview Health Services

The University of Minnesota Regents on Friday voted to support a nonbinding letter of intent with Fairview to regain ownership of the U’s teaching hospital by the end of 2027.
by MPR News Staff

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The border crisis is helping to mainstream a dangerous conspiracy theory

The border crisis is helping to mainstream a dangerous conspiracy theory

The recent truck convoy that directed national attention to a surge of migrants at the Southern border featured dangerous, dehumanizing rhetoric that once was limited to extremists.
by Odette Yousef

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Biden's new move is playing offense on border politics. But will voters be swayed?

Biden's new move is playing offense on border politics. But will voters be swayed?

President Biden is now blaming Republicans for the crisis at the southern border after they blocked a bipartisan bill to fund more border security. But there are limits to the strategy.
by Deepa Shivaram

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Young Vietnamese church group spreads vibrant culture of lion dancing in Twin Cities

Young Vietnamese church group spreads vibrant culture of lion dancing in Twin Cities

To celebrate the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Dragon, Minneapolis-based DTG Lions have been performing lion dancing, a traditional form of dance where two dancers move in sync to mimic a lion.
by Nicole Ki

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Wintering monarch butterfly population hit hard by drought

Wintering monarch butterfly population hit hard by drought

The overwintering population of monarch butterflies in Mexico is at the lowest point in a decade, according to the results of an annual population survey. The butterflies overwinter in Mexico before migrating north, arriving in Minnesota by May.
by Dan Gunderson

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New financial assistance effort aimed at reducing Minnesota's stark homeownership racial gap

New financial assistance effort aimed at reducing Minnesota's stark homeownership racial gap

Thousands of Minnesota families long shut out of home ownership stand to benefit from a new program aimed at building generational wealth. Advocates hope the help will reduce Minnesota’s stark racial home ownership gap.
by Mark Zdechlik

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