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January 15, 2026
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NSS Weekly: Community Responds to Operation Metro Surge; Killing of Renee Good

Community residents respond to Operation Metro Surge and the killing of Renee Good. Then, we look at how hazardous road conditions are affecting drivers, along with tips on how to stay safe on winter roads. And we conclude with ways to protect yourself and your health when clearing your sidewalks and driveways. [Read Transcript...]

January 14, 2026
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Robert Lilligren: The Native Community Responds to Minneapolis ICE Operations

Today, we bring you a special edition of Native Lights. We’re talking with Robert Lilligren, CEO of the Native American Community Development Institute, which is based in Minneapolis. He is also a White Earth citizen.

Robert discusses the unprecedented deployment of some 2,000 ICE and Border Patrol agents to Minneapolis, how that has impacted the Native community, and what Indigenous leaders and organizations are doing to educate and protect the community. [Read Transcript...]

December 23, 2025
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A First-of-Its-Kind Minnesota Law for Renters

Renters in Northern Minnesota are seeing the results of a new, first-of-its-kind law in our state. Plus, some of the state's law students from tribal nations receive top honors and candlelight winter walks return to Minnesota state parks. [Read Transcript...]

December 23, 2025
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Weaponizing the R Word

We take a look at how the revitalization of derogatory language is impacting some Minnesotans. Plus, a federal grant funds transit improvements in greater Minnesota and organizers of the new Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame announced where it will be located. [Read Transcript...]

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