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Amid safety concerns, federal government puts land into trust for Prairie Island Indian Community

Amid safety concerns, federal government puts land into trust for Prairie Island Indian Community

The Prairie Island Indian Community can start preparing to move its gaming operations — should that be necessary — after a ruling by the federal government last week put about 400 acres of land into trust. It was spurred by the tribe’s concerns that “catastrophic” flooding or an incident from the nearby nuclear power plant would render their casino inoperable.
by Melissa Olson

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Divided over politics, a father and son in Minnesota sought a therapist’s help

Divided over politics, a father and son in Minnesota sought a therapist’s help

A father and adult son with sharp political differences sat down with a therapist to figure out how they can have more productive political conversations at a time of intense polarization in the country.
by Annie Baxter

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New museum aims to tell the stories of Minnesota veterans

New museum aims to tell the stories of Minnesota veterans

The 40,000-square-foot museum, currently under construction next to Camp Ripley near Little Falls, is expected to open in 2026. Visitors will hear the stories of the roles Minnesotans have played in military conflicts from the Civil War to the present day.
by Kirsti Marohn

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‘High off the sound’: Fergus Falls engineer is a guitar amp hero

‘High off the sound’: Fergus Falls engineer is a guitar amp hero

From his “one-man shop out in the woods” in Otter Tail County, throwback musician Maurice Skogen builds old-school vacuum tube amplifiers that generate a “spiritual sound.“
by Dan Gunderson

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From porchlights to pro displays, here’s your guide to Minnesota holiday lights

From porchlights to pro displays, here’s your guide to Minnesota holiday lights

Whether you’re a fan of big bulbs, Bing Crosby-esque classics or funky, laser-laden Trans-Siberian Orchestra showstoppers, Minnesota media personality Mike Marcotte has got you covered.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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