Plus: Indigenous-led walk carries water 13 miles for Mississippi watershed amid mine discussion

Terri Pylka and Joel Karnick..............

Plus: Federal judge stops MN law banning prediction markets; Municipal cannabis dispensary moves forward in GR; and the filing period closed Tuesday for many elected positions

Plus: L&M Fleet Supply will soon expand into two more Midwestern states; and the Mille Lacs Band celebrated its 11th annual Gii-Ishkonigewag Powwow near McGregor.

This is an audio version of the first part of KAXE’s “Overrepresented, undercounted” series that explores the disproportionate rates of Indigenous incarceration in our region.

And: Construction starts for Boswell Solar Project; and MDH will host public hearing for closure of clinic in Silver Bay

Plus: The Boundary Waters will partially reopen for day use Monday; and Emily gathers for an update on proposed manganese mine.

Plus: Candidate filing period closes July 28; and wildfire smoke is expected to impact air quality in the state through the fall.

And: The Boundary Waters could partially reopen soon, as tens of thousands of acres burn and local economies take a hit.