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North Star StoriesThe Fifth Anniversary of the Murder of George Floyd Renews Calls for Racial Healing, Justice, and EquityIn today's stories, new civilian oversight for the Minneapolis Police Department. The fifth anniversary of the murder of George Floyd renews calls for racial healing, justice, and equity. 2025-05-2705 min
North Star StoriesWhat It Means for a Northern Community to Keep a Local ManufacturerToday, Leech Lake is warning about an online ad that's too good to be true. Then, what does it mean for a northern community to keep a local manufacturer? And, Minnesota schools set a new record, according to a newly released report. 2025-05-1605 min
North Star StoriesA Supreme Court Ruling on Guns Sparks Debate Over Age and SafetyA Supreme Court ruling on guns sparks debate over age and safety. Plus, how a shoplifter's arrest may have prevented a mass tragedy in our state.2025-05-0805 min
North Star StoriesA Recent ICE Arrest at Workplace Raises Questions for EmployersA recent ICE arrest at work has many questioning what federal officers can require of employers. And yet another change to student loan repayments leaves former college students in our state struggling financially.2025-05-0805 min
North Star StoriesCommunities Respond to Retailer’s DEI Decision with Their PocketbooksVoters in northern Minnesota are back at the polling stations. Communities around the state upset about a retailer's DEI decision respond by showing the power of the purse. And a warning about consuming fish from some Minnesota waters.2025-04-2805 min
North Star StoriesFranklin Library Incident Sparks Questions About SecurityA Special election next week will elect a new Minnesota senator. A recent incident at a public library in South Minneapolis sparks questions about security. And, another death at a private detention center is fueling demands for justice. 2025-04-2205 min
North Star StoriesHibbing Community Softens the Impact of Steelworker LayoffsAs local leaders rally for legislative support following the announcement that Cleveland-Cliffs would lay off 600 miners on the Iron Range, small businesses and neighbors are already stepping up to soften the impact. Also on North Star Stories, Free Park Day at Minnesota State Parks, and Amazon expands to Duluth with a new distribution center.2025-04-1005 min
North Star StoriesBack to School for Minnesota LawmakersGlencoe is one step closer to getting an artificial intelligence data banking center, a bipartisan education bill wants to send legislators back to school for 12 hours each term, and the Mayo Clinic will build a 2.8-mile rapid transit link to connect their campuses in Rochester .2025-04-1005 min
KFAI's MinneCultureEp. 8: A Chicken ChronicleBackyard chicken coops are on the rise. But setting up your first egg operation isn’t without its challenges. Our producer Xan Holston found this out the hard way. Plus, a vigilante bike-law enforcer has taken to the Twin Cities streets and he’s causing quite a stir. Theme music by Javier Santiago. Support for Minneculture is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.2017-07-3115 minKFAI's MinneCultureEp. 6: The Lifecycle Of A PlateA story about making plates, and one about breaking them — both from producer Xan Holston. Featuring an interview with mosaic artist Michael Sweere, and a tour of a “rogue” pottery studio near the Wisconsin border. Theme music by Javier Santiago. Support for Minneculture is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.2017-07-0300 min