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Minnesota Native News: Indigenous Owned, Makwa Coffee Opens in Twin Cities

 State Representative and Leech Lake Band’s Jamie Becker Finn is expanding her community building focus as a coffee shop owner and entrepreneur. She speaks with Reporter Leah Lemm

Minnesota Native News: 50th Anniversary of Bemidji Business Boycott

This Week on Minnesota Native News, we recognized the 50th anniversary of the historic tribal boycott of businesses in Bemidji, Minnesota.

Minnesota Native News: Making History

This week on Minnesota Native News we hear community cries to bring Minnesota law enforcement home from Standing Rock, Leech Lake celebrates American Indian Heritage Month and educators begin a year-long course in Minnesota’s American Indian history.

Minnesota Native News: Ripple Effects

This week on Minnesota Native News, supply drives multiply for Standing Rock, UMN discusses questions of tribal sovereignty and a new multi-media art event focuses on Native identities.


Minnesota Native News: Line 3, Affordable Housing & Ojibway

This week on Minnesota Native News we hear about recent developments with the Line 3 oil pipeline in Minnesota, new affordable housing meets a desperate need and learning Ojibwe on your phone.

Minnesota Native News: Indigenous People’s Day in Bemidji

This week on Minnesota Native News: the story behind this year’s Indigenous People’s Day celebration in Bemidji, Minnesota.


Minnesota Native News: Can You Hear Me

This week on Minnesota Native News: President Obama acknowledges Standing Rock water and land protectors at a conference in Washington, and federal agencies make moves to improve consultation with tribes over land use decisions.

Minnesota Native News: Unsung Hero

This week on Minnesota Native News we hear about a short ricing season on an iconic lake, the healing nature of growing food and the Unsung Hero at Fond Du Lac.

Minnesota Native News: Revitalization

This week on Minnesota Native News: tribes celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Minnesota Indian Gaming compacts and Native gardeners in Minneapolis gear up for winter farming.


Minnesota Native News: Art and Horses

This week on Minnesota Native News: the Redwood County Museum hosts its first exhibit of Dakota artists, and an Ojibwe rider runs in the Indian Horse Relay Races at Shakopee’s Canterbury Park.


Minnesota Native News: Standing with Standing Rock

This week on Minnesota Native News: the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe gathers support from across Minnesota and beyond to protect water and land.

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