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Federal land to transfer to Dakota-led organization

By Chandra Colvin/MPR News Minneapolis city and community leaders announced five acres of federal land near the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam will...

NACC breaks ground on new vision

By Dan Ninham Community leaders, project partners, and elected officials came together to celebrate the groundbreaking for a mixed-use development on the American Indian Cultural...

The Green Path will include cannabis and hemp

By Winona LaDuke Our Anishinaabe prophecies speak of a choice between a scorched path and one which is green. This spring, a set of gatherings...

US Postal Service to issue powwow stamps by Cochiti painter

By Associated Press The U.S. Postal Service released a new stamp series in late April featuring vibrant depictions of Native dancers by Cochiti Pueblo artist...

Four dead, two injured in Minneapolis shootings that may be connected

By MPR New Staff Three people died and two others were seriously injured in a shooting late April 29 in south Minneapolis. Just over 12 hours...

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan ‘Can’t stop, won’t stop’ kitchen table tour

By Mary Murphy/Inforum As part of her campaign for U.S. Senate, Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan hosted her 13th “Kitchen Table Conversation” on in late...

Wienke led DNA Robotics Team at 2025 World FIRST Competition

By Dan Ninham The Denfeld Nation Automation (DNA) Robotics Team attended the 2025 World FIRST Robotics Competition in Houston, Texas in April. This followed another...

News Briefs – May 2025

MIWRC Faces Funding Crisis Minneapolis, MN – Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center (MIWRC), based in south Minneapolis, offers culturally specific services such as meals, foot care, and...

Guthrie Theater hosts Native acting workshop with Ernest Briggs

By Eddie Chuculate The Guthrie Theater's free five-session acting from a Native perspective class reached capacity so quickly that workshop leader and actor Ernest Briggs...

Community Calendar – May

ONGOING MAIC Events See events at the Mpls American Indian Center on their updated website. MAIC events listings: Sewing Circle, Running Club, Drum and Dance, Pickup...

Wambli Soars! 2025: A Celebration of Culture and Community

By K.E. MacPhie On a crisp spring evening in Minneapolis, the Allina Health MacMillan Center in Minneapolis transformed into a vibrant tapestry of Indigenous culture...

Kobe Brown continued to excel as a leading Bemidji HS athlete

By Dan Ninham Kobe Brown is a member of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. He is a graduating senior at Bemidji High School and...

Political Matters – May 2025

By Mordecai Specktor Defunding Indian health care In my April column, I wrote about the chaos created by Trump 2.0 administration and MAGA congressional policies: a...
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It Aint Easy Being Indian – May 2025

By Ricey Wild Greetings and Blessings to all my Relations from other Nations! M’wah! I pray all is well for yooz. I have a story...

Community builds 18th-century style canoe

By Eddie Chuculate The Prairie Island Indian Community, with headquarters near Welch, Minn., will soon be the recipient of an 18th century-style replica dugout canoe,...

Native tattoo artists showcase their art

By Dan Ninham Willard Malebear, Jr. is the owner of Iktomi Tattoo Inc., located in the Uptown neighborhood of South Minneapolis. A member of the...

Punishing the Allies – SLAPP suits aim to silence activists

By Winona LaDuke They say that the next big war will be about Water.  I think the preamble is here. More aggressive corporations are coming...

Play marks milestone in the NNT 15th anniversary season

By K.E. MacPhie I got to spend a Saturday with the New Native Theatre Company and what a great vibe it was! It was such...

Community Calendar – April 2025

Ongoing MAIC Events See events at the Mpls American Indian Center on their updated website. MAIC events listings: Sewing Circle, Running Club, Drum and Dance, Pickup...

Red Lake Nation Chairman condemns Trump orders

By Mathew Holding Eagle 111/MPR News During the Red Lake Nation State of the Band Address in March, Chairman Darrell Seki Jr., condemned President Donald...