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November 3, 2023 2:58 PM

'Unapologetically Indigenous' mural preserved for future generations

Constructed of western red cedar, the mural is monumental in size — 17 feet high and 95 feet wide. The mural was installed on the south face of the Minneapolis American Indian Center almost 50 years ago. The center has been under construction since last winter.

by Melissa Olson

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November 3, 2023 2:00 PM

Cube Critics: 'Five Nights at Freddy's' and 'I Am Not for Everyone'

Cube Critics Jacob Aloi and Aron Woldeslassie discuss “Five Nights at Freddy’s” and “I Am Not for Everyone.”

by Jacob Aloi and Aron Woldeslassie

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November 3, 2023 11:48 AM

Minneapolis rabbi discusses decision to interrupt president's fundraiser

Rabbi Jessica Rosenberg spoke with MPR News host Tom Crann Thursday about her decision to speak out at the event, and about how she’s navigating disagreement in the Jewish community.

by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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November 2, 2023 5:48 PM

Farming in the face of climate extremes

With climate change-driven weather whiplash the last few years, how are our local farmers really doing?

by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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November 2, 2023 5:15 PM

Minnesota professor takes sabbatical, finds joy in waiting tables

When a professor takes a sabbatical, they typically don’t end up waiting tables at a local brewery. For Matthew Batt, a University of St. Thomas associate professor of English, that became his reality. He detailed the journey in his book the “Last Supper Club: A Waiters Requiem.”

by Tom Crann and Lukas Levin

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November 2, 2023 12:32 PM

St. Paul residents voting on 1 percent sales tax increase to pay for roads, parks

City officials say the sales tax will raise $1 billion over 20 years to revitalize parks, community centers and other public spaces as well as fix deteriorating roads.

by Sarah Thamer

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November 2, 2023 9:43 AM

Minnesota justices weigh Trump's future on 2024 ballot

Minnesota Supreme Court justices appear skeptical that states have the authority to block former President Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot. Some suggested Congress is best positioned to decide.

by Dana Ferguson

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November 2, 2023 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Art meets vinyl

Mazinibii’igewininiwag: Two Woodland Artists exhibit opens at AICHO Galleries in Duluth. Mayo Clinic presents An Evening with Michael Feinstein and a discussion of music’s effect on the brain and memory this Saturday in Rochester. The Da Da Duende Record Club, new this year, offers a quarterly zine and lathe-cut record to subscribers.

by Emily Bright

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November 2, 2023 4:00 AM

Culture wars, money muscle into Minnesota school board races

Campaign money and endorsements are increasingly targeted toward school board candidates willing to fight partisan battles, make promises or pass ideological tests. Those who can’t pass the test or won’t play the game risk not getting elected.

by Elizabeth Shockman and Dana Ferguson