This week, a new state bill asks lawmakers to recognize the inherent right of wild rice to exist in Minnesota, and we visit the Red Lake Urban Cultural Wellness Center, a space for health and fitness.

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Producers: CJ Younger, Deanna StandingCloud

Editor: CJ Younger, Deanna StandingCloud

Anchor: Marie Rock

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood
Image: Manoomin beds [credit: Leanna Goose]

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This week, producer Emma Needham's conversation with Chéri Smith and Matt Dannenberg about their work with the Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy and the Tribal Energy Evolution Summit.

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Producer: Emma Needham

Editors: Victor Palomino

Anchor: Marie Rock
Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood
Image:  Solar panels on the Leech Lake Reservation (2019) [credit: KOJB Radio]

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This week, the Minnesota Indian Education Association's 2026 Conference honored teacher Dr. Jane Harstad with a Lifetime Achievement Award, and a music shop co-owned by a Native woman, the only one of its kind in the country, helps musicians tune their instruments with the changing season.

Producers: Travis Zimmerman, Deana StandingCloud

Editors: Victor Palomino, Deana StandingCloud, & Emily Krumberger

Anchor: Marie Rock

Mixing & mastering: Emily Krumberger

Editorial support: Victor Palomino, Emily Krumberger
Photo: Angela Vig of St. Paul's Vig Guitars [credit: Angela Vig]

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This week on Minnesota Native News: an extended conversation from producer Deanna StandingCloud with tattoo shop owner and father Willard Malebear, Jr.

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Producers: Deana StandingCloud

Editors: Britt Aamodt, Emily Krumberger

Anchor: Marie Rock

Mixing & Mastering: Chris Harwood

Editorial Support: Emily Krumberger

Image: Willard Malebear at his business, Iktomi Tattoo in Minneapolis  [credit: Deanna StandingCloud]

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This week, an extended conversation from producer Deanna StandingCloud with Gloria Iacono about the sugarbush and what it is like making maple syrup in urban environments.

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Producer:  Deana StandingCloud 

Editor:  Victor Palomino

Anchor: Marie Rock
Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood
Image: A traditional tap on a maple  [Credit: Deanna StandingCloud]

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This week on Minnesota Native News: community efforts to keep sewing and craft traditions alive, and Red Lake Tribal Nation continues its expansion into Minnesota’s off-reservation cannabis market. 

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Producers:  Deana StandingCloud, Chaz Wagner 

Editors:  Deana StandingCloud, Chaz Wagner, Emily Krumberger

Anchor: Marie Rock

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood

Editorial support: Victor Palomino, Emily Krumberger
Image: Fire Mountain Fabric Store [credit: Deanna StandingCloud]

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This week, the annual Ely Film Festival and two young Indigenous athletes to watch on the hockey rinks.

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Producer: Chaz Wagner, Dan Ninham

Editor: Chaz Wagner, CJ Younger

Anchor: Marie Rock
Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood 
Image: Daimon Gardner playing hockey for St. Cloud State University [credit: Kayden Kircher, SCSU Athletics]

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This week, an extended interview from producer Travis Zimmerman with comedian Trish Cook, one-half of the comedy duo Big Auntie Energy. 

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Producer: Travis Zimmerman

Editor: Britt Aamodt

Anchor: Marie Rock
Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood
Image: Comedian Trish Cook [Credit: Trish Cook]

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This week, the use of federal buildings for immigration operations echoes past abuses on Indigenous lands in Minnesota, and the 7th Annual Ojibwe Language Symposium brings together hundreds of learners and speakers.

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Producer: Deanna StandingCloud, Chaz Wagner

Editor: Deanna StandingCloud, Chaz Wagner

Anchor: Marie Rock
Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood

Editorial support: Emily Krumberger, Victor Palomino
Image: Individuals outside the Bishop H. Whipple Federal Building (Credit: Rebecca Smith BFRESH Productions)

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This week, a report on this year's march honoring Missing and Murdered Indigenous relatives, and Native college athletes making their mark on the basketball court. 

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Producer:  Xan Holston, Dan Ninham

Editors: CJ Younger, Victor Palomino

Anchor: Marie Rock
Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood

Editorial support: Emily Krumberger
Image Credit: Emma Needham

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