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The Native News Project is a new initiative from MPR News.

Stay informed with the latest news about local and national Native American communities, highlighting stories and issues important to Native American communities in Minnesota and beyond.

Our coverage includes cultural events, policy updates, community stories and more to provide a platform for Native voices, perspectives and important news.

U.S. Navy names ship in honor of Master Chief James D. Fairbanks, White Earth Nation citizen

U.S. Navy names ship in honor of Master Chief James D. Fairbanks, White Earth Nation citizen

The U.S. Navy is honoring the life and service of a White Earth Nation citizen, dedicating a ship in his name. Chief Master James D. Fairbanks (1952-2011) joins a small group of prominent Native American leaders for whom T-ATS Naval ships are named.
by Melissa Olson

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Indian courts can't prosecute non-Indian drug suspects. Tribes say it's a problem

Indian courts can't prosecute non-Indian drug suspects. Tribes say it's a problem

As the fentanyl crisis ravages Native American communities, some of their leaders want Indian police and courts to go after non-tribal dealers. But they can't without getting permission from Congress.
by Martin Kaste

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U of M and the Fond du Lac Band outline a return of homelands to the tribe

U of M and the Fond du Lac Band outline a return of homelands to the tribe

Progress has been made in discussions between the U of M and the Fond du Lac Band about returning land where the Cloquet Forestry Center sits back to the tribe. A listening session revealed what’s on people’s minds. 
by Melissa Olson

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Events, marches held across Minnesota to remember missing and murdered Indigenous loved ones

Events, marches held across Minnesota to remember missing and murdered Indigenous loved ones

The annual event comes as the state’s new Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office works to make reward money and other resources available to help find missing loved ones.
by MPR News Staff, Estelle Timar-Wilcox, Dan Gunderson and Mathew Holding Eagle III

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From prison to Harvard: John Poupart's journey to becoming founder of the American Indian Policy Center

From prison to Harvard: John Poupart's journey to becoming founder of the American Indian Policy Center

In the MPR series Connect the Dots, we’re asking community elders to share their wisdom and lessons learned about what really matters in life.
by Cathy Wurzer, Chris Farrell and Ellen Finn

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Canterbury Park CEO talks horse racing as sports betting legalization goes before legislature

Canterbury Park CEO talks horse racing as sports betting legalization goes before legislature

Legalizing sports betting is again going before Minnesota lawmakers during the 2024 legislative session. Canterbury Park CEO Randy Sampson joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to talk about the future of gambling on horse races.
by Cathy Wurzer

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