This week, a new state bill asks lawmakers to recognize the inherent right of wild rice to exist in Minnesota, and the Red Lake Urban Cultural Wellness Center, a space for health and …
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Minnesota Indian Education Association Honors Dr. Jane Harstad & Native-Owned Shop Tunes Instruments With Changing Season
This week, the Minnesota Indian Education Association's 2026 Conference honored teacher Dr. Jane Harstad with a Lifetime Achievement Award, and a music shop co-owned by a Native woman, the only one of …
MNN Extended Interview: Willard Malebear, Jr.
This week on Minnesota Native News: an extended conversation from producer Deanna StandingCloud with tattoo shop owner and father Willard Malebear, Jr. Producer: Deana …
MNN Extended Interview with Gloria Iacono
This week, an extended conversation from producer Deanna StandingCloud with Gloria Iacono about the sugarbush and what it is like making maple syrup in urban …