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North Star Stories

Aims to address the significant need for coverage of the communities and experiences currently absent from the state’s news ecosystem.

April 2, 2026
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NSS Weekly: Minnesota’s Human Trafficking Problem

In today’s program, we take a closer look at how human
trafficking operates across Minnesota. And, after 10 years of climate research, a major climate experiment in northern Minnesota has reached a turning point. [Read Transcript...]

March 26, 2026
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NSS Weekly: Harvey’s Law Proposes Using Cameras to Make Daycares Safer

This week, a Minnesota mom describes the moment her life changed forever after dropping off a baby she trusted would be safe. Then, Minnesota hospitals demonstrate how our healthcare system is struggling. A new group is asking what would it take to repair healthcare, not just patch it up? [Read Transcript...]

March 19, 2026
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NSS Weekly: The Mni Owe Sni Prayer Camp Ends

In today's broadcast, we hear about the end of the Mni Owe Sni prayer camp at Fort Snelling. And, we mark Women's History Month by learning about some of the women who have left a lasting mark on our state. [Read Transcript...]

March 12, 2026
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NSS Weekly: Putting Limits on Residential Protests

We look at a bill that would penalize certain protests outside private homes, and we hear how cultural differences can make everyday financial tasks more complicated for immigrant communities. [Read Transcript...]

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George Floyd Square: A Contested Memorial

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Business Owners Still Feel an Impact 5 Years After George Floyd’s Murder

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The Fifth Anniversary of the Murder of George Floyd Renews Calls for Racial Healing, Justice, and Equity

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Minnesota’s Youth Say George Floyd’s Impact Is Lasting, but Skeptical of Long-term Change

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La Calle Lake: The Impact of George Floyd’s Murder on Lake Street’s Latino Community

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Fire

Becoming Firewise

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Wildfire Season Is upon Us

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Good Fire: How Low-Intensity Wildfire Benefits the Northwoods

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How Indigenous Traditions Are Helping Reduce Wildfires

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How Wildfires Impact Air Quality and What You Need to Know

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Water

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What to Know about the Northern Lakes Toxic Algae Bloom

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Water Protectors Call for DNR Transparency

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Voting

Ranked Choice Voting in Minnesota

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A Proposed Federal Bill Raises Community Concerns about Voting Rights

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Caucusing: Grassroots Democracy

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Farming

Ag for All: Minnesota’s First-Ever Agricultural Conference for the LGBTQIA+ Community

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Farmers May Soon Be Able to Grow Produce All Winter Long

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Female Farmers Are Growing in Minnesota

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Sustainable Farming in Minnesota

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