Where Did All the Birds Go?
A Minnesota Mayor faces felony theft charges. Then, why a Minnesota grassland feels quieter. And, the state wants to hear from the Latine community. [Read Transcript...]
Environment
Protecting Water for All: The Wild Rice Act
The 'Wild Rice Act' (SF 1247) aims to protect clean water by improving regulations surrounding pesticide use and local-level government collaboration between Tribal entities. Rise and Repair representatives Eóin Small and Leanna Goose join North Star Stories to share their thoughts on the bill and their hopes for what it represents in Minnesota. [Read Transcript...]
DNR Dilemma
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has ordered the Department of Natural Resources to reconsider its environmental review of the Milepost 7 tailings basin. Vincent Moniz reports on the implications for Lake Superior, Indigenous Nations, and environmental safety as the case moves to the state Supreme Court. [Read Transcript...]
Indigenous Farming Conference Explores Natural Solutions for Clean Water
Presented by the White Earth Land Recovery Project, the Great Lakes Indigenous Farming Conference celebrated its 22nd year this March. Deanna StandingCloud speaks with two of the conference participants about their work: Kaylee Carnahan, the Administration Associate and Greenskeeper for the Indigenous Environmental Network, and Leanna Goose, a citizen of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and a Co-Facilitator with the Rise and Repair Coalition. [Read Transcript...]