Cover Story
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...
Cover Story
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...
Environment
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...
News
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...
Environment
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...
Cover Story
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...
Environment
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
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...
Cover Strory
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...
Calendar
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...
Environment
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...
Profiles: Native Americans in Sports
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
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...
It Ain't Easy Being Indian
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...
Cover 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,...
Cover Story
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...
Environment
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...
Environment
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...
Calendar
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...
Environment
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...
