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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.

‘Finding Manoomin: A Search for the Spirit of Wild Rice’

‘Finding Manoomin: A Search for the Spirit of Wild Rice’

Leah Lemm, a citizen of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, embarks on a journey to connect with her cultural roots through the tradition of wild rice harvesting. Lemm uncovers the history and spiritual significance of this sacred plant, revered for its sustenance and deep connection to her people’s identity and Indigenous heritage.
by MPR News Staff

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‘A resilient plant’: Three tribal nations reflect on wild rice season, how heavy spring rainfall affected harvest

‘A resilient plant’: Three tribal nations reflect on wild rice season, how heavy spring rainfall affected harvest

The annual wild rice season typically occurs from late August to early October. However, three tribal communities in northern Minnesota saw a late start to the season as beds were not ready to be harvested.
by Chandra Colvin

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Talking Volumes: Louise Erdrich on ‘The Mighty Red’

Talking Volumes: Louise Erdrich on ‘The Mighty Red’

We could not celebrate 25 years of Talking Volumes without legendary Minnesota author Louise Erdrich. Her just-published new novel, “The Mighty Red,” is set in the Red River Valley where she grew up.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Harris-Walz campaign kicks off a nationwide effort to reach Native voters

Harris-Walz campaign kicks off a nationwide effort to reach Native voters

Tribal leaders from across the country showed their support for the democratic ticket at Mystic Lake Event Center in Prior Lake on Wednesday. Native American civic leaders say the Harris-Walz campaign is prepared to support issues that impact Indigenous communities.
by Melissa Olson

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife signs Tamarac co-stewardship agreement with White Earth

U.S. Fish and Wildlife signs Tamarac co-stewardship agreement with White Earth

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the White Earth Nation have signed a co-stewardship agreement for the Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge in northwestern Minnesota. The agreement will not change public access to the refuge, but will give tribal resource managers more input in refuge management.
by Dan Gunderson

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