Detroit Lakes schools ban rainbow flags, a right-to-repair bill fails in St. Paul, and the Sabathani Community Center celebrates 60 years.
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Producer: Xan Holston

Reader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan Holston 

Image:  The Sabathani Community Center is holding a block party Saturday to celebrate 60 years, and a march to honor Launa Q. Newman and Clarissa Walker — two women who left indelible marks on South Minneapolis. [photo credit: Sabathani Community Center]

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Minnesota’s gubernatorial hopefuls face off at Farmfest, Lakeville’s Muslim community gets interfaith and city council support to build a new mosque, and a biotech entrepreneur helps pay the rent.
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Producer: Xan Holston

Reader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan Holston 

Image:  Senator Amy Klobuchar, House Speaker Lisa Demuth, Mike Lindell, and Kendall Qualls share the state at Farmfest. [photo credit: Minnesota Farmfest]

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After years of litigation and community complaints about pollution, an industrial plant on St. Paul's East Side announces it is closing. This week, we take a closer look at the complaints that led to the plant's closure, the effects of air pollution, environmental justice, and how community participation can shape urban planning. 

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Executive Producer: Victor Palomino

Producers: Maija Hecht

Anchor: Victor Palomino, Britt Aamodt

Reader scripting: Xan Holston, Tracie Wells Collier, Victor Palomino

Fact checking: Victor Palomino, Joel Glaser

Editorial support: Emily Krumberger

Production Coordinator: Britt Aamodt

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood

Image: In East St. Paul, community members react and reflect on the closure of Northern Iron and Machine, a metalworking foundry that has recently shut its doors after struggling to meet pollution standards. [credit: Adobe Stock]

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Last-minute pleas to the St. Paul City Council for more time before the city clears out homeless encampments, flock cameras go missing across the state, and state and federal candidates speak on agriculture at Farmfest.
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Producer: Xan Holston

Reader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan Holston 

Image:  U.S. House hopefuls and incumbents take the stage at Minnesota Farmfest [credit: Minnesota Farmfest]

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A tale of three factories: The old Star Tribune printing plant could become a data center, a St. Paul foundry permanently shuts down before its license can be revoked, and the final days for Pearson’s candy factory.
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Producer: Xan Holston

Reader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan Holston 

Image: Pearson’s Salted Nut Rolls and a Mint Patties will no longer be produced in its St. Paul factory after September. [photo credit: Xan Holston]

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New state laws went into effect over the weekend, including enhanced protections for victims of domestic violence and massive fines for producers and users of AI “nudification” tech.
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Producer: Xan Holston

Reader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan Holston 

Image:  Representative Jessica Hanson speaks out against an Elon Musk led lawsuit against the state ban on AI “nudification” tech "credit: Senate Media Services]

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Esta semana, una presentación especial sobre cómo abordar la salud mental y la prevención del suicidio entre los jóvenes.
 
This week, a special presentation on how to address mental health and suicide prevention among young people.

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Productor/Producer: Victor Palomino
Pie de foto: Línea de Prevención del Suicidio y Crisis 988 en la pantalla de un teléfono inteligente. [Crédito fotográfico: Adobe Stock Por Naron Purba]
Image: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline on Smartphone Screen [credit: Adobe Stock By Naron Purba]

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The NorthMet mine proposes changes, St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her faces sexual harassment claims, and the State Fair becomes a bit more accessible.
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Producer: Xan Holston

Reader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan Holston 

Image:  The NorthMet Mine site [credit: Minnesota DNR]
Audio credit: State Fair Social Media, UMN Strategic Farming: Field Notes 

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Elon Musk’s AI company sues Minnesota over its nudification law, Crow Wing County neighbors fight over lake rights, and it’s time for the 4th annual Rondo Block Party in St. Paul
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Producer: Xan Holston

Reader scripting: Tracie Wells Collier, Xan Holston 

Image:  Organizers showing the Rondo Block Party love [image credit: Rondo Block Party]
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This week, we dedicate our program to conversations about youth suicide, prevention, and some of the systemic factors that can push young people and adults to the edge. Some of the content in this special presentation of North Star Stories may not be suitable for all listeners.

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Executive Producer: Victor Palomino

Producers: Katharine DeCelle

Anchor: Victor Palomino, Britt Aamodt

Reader scripting: Victor Palomino

Fact checking: Victor Palomino, Joel Glaser

Editorial support: Emily Krumberger

Production Coordinator: Britt Aamodt

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood
Image: Four years ago, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline was created, not just for people considering suicide, but for anyone overwhelmed by loneliness, or emotional distress who needs another person on the other end of the line to listen and offer help. [Image credit: Adobe Stock]

Audio: Courtesy of KAXE-FM

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