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A once-divided Minnesota town now opens its doors to Indigenous riders honoring 38 Dakota men executed in 1862. Volunteers in New Ulm are transforming painful history into meaningful reconciliation.
Carter Young just made Minnesota high school wrestling history with 510 career takedowns and 190 wins. The Pierz senior is chasing one more milestone: becoming just the third wrestler in his school's history to reach 200 victories.
A groundbreaking exhibition in Western Australia is rewriting colonial history by centering Indigenous voices that were deliberately overlooked for 140 years. Seven Menang elders are sharing their oral histories to complete the story of Albany, Australia's first colonial settlement.
Four Minnesota high school softball teams made history Friday, with two schools hoisting their first-ever state championships. The victories capped a season of unforgettable moments for players, coaches, and communities across the state.
A small-town Minnesota team just made history by dominating the state championship after nail-biting wins all week. Hills-Beaver Creek crushed their opponent 64-33 to capture their first basketball title in school history.
A master skeleton builder from New York is assembling ancient bison bones into a full skeleton display at a small-town Minnesota museum. The 7,000-year-old bones were discovered in Anoka County in 1991 and have been waiting in storage for this moment.
New forests are rising from the ashes in Minnesota where last year's Munger Shaw fire destroyed hundreds of acres. Thanks to a partnership between St. Louis County and Minnesota Power, 40,000 pine seedlings now dot the scorched landscape.
Since the 1860s, Black family reunions have been healing broken bonds and preserving culture. What started as formerly enslaved people searching for lost relatives is now a powerful tradition keeping history alive.
High school dance teams from across Minnesota brought their A-game to the state championships, with fans and coaches creating an electric atmosphere of support. West central Minnesota teams competed in both jazz and high kick divisions, proving small towns have big spirit.
A Minnesota high school robotics team just shattered a state record that stood for over two decades, scoring 672 points in a single match. Their robot placed them in the top 1% worldwide after launching 346 balls in under two minutes.
The University of Minnesota just opened an AI Hub to drive innovation across education, agriculture, and medicine while keeping ethics front and center. The new center will train students and work with state leaders to ensure AI benefits every Minnesota community.
Four curlers from Minnesota just brought home a state championship trophy and are heading to nationals. Team Berg swept the competition at the 2026 Minnesota Women's Club Championship.
A Minnesota yarn shop is rallying thousands of knitters worldwide to create red hats inspired by Norwegian resistance to Nazi occupation. The "Melt the ICE" project raises funds for immigration aid while building community solidarity.
When a canoe capsized in Minnesota's Boundary Waters, two stranded paddlers faced a cold night without gear until rescuers pulled off their first-ever nighttime helicopter hoist. The daring mission brought both canoers home safely.
Over 13,500 volunteers donated their time to protect Minnesota's natural resources in 2025, contributing work valued at $9 million. From planting trees to teaching firearm safety, these everyday heroes are keeping Minnesota wild.
The Georgia Bulldogs just became the first team in SEC history to win all five road series in conference play, capping off a dominant championship season. Their catcher also made NCAA history with a rare power and speed combination that only five players before him have achieved.
Two educators are attempting to break a Guinness World Record by teaching the longest history lesson ever: 30-plus hours covering 5,000 years of Black history. Dr. Anita Lewis and Gwen Ebron started their marathon teaching session in Philadelphia, turning endurance into education. #
Cory Thiesse just became the first American woman to ever medal in curling at the Olympics, bringing home silver in mixed doubles from Milan-Cortina. The Minnesota athlete's historic achievement marks a breakthrough moment for women in American curling.
Minnesota wants to turn wind energy into fertilizer, cutting costs and making farmers less dependent on imports. Two planned facilities could produce 14,000 tons of ammonia yearly using local renewable power.
When immigration enforcement threatened their community, at least 50 Minnesota childcare centers chose solidarity over business as usual. Their coordinated Day of Truth and Freedom proves that essential workers will stand together when neighbors face fear.
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