Tornado ravaged towns rebuild and struggle. Two small Minnesota towns were hit hard by tornadoes earlier this year. As the year ends, each is still recovering and rebuilding, and community leaders see success and struggle. Capitol will be abuzz in new session even as remote options remain. When the legislative session starts Jan. 3, more people are expected to be around the Capitol. While some remote options will remain for lawmakers and their constituents, key legislators anticipate much more in-person activity.
Thousands are trapped on Pine Ridge Reservation. Here's how you can help. Indigenous tribes in South Dakota are fighting for their lives after 30 inches of snow and severe wind blocked roads. Here are some ways you can help them.
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