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March 13, 2023

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Minn. U.S. attorney charges 10 more people in Feeding Our Future case
Federal prosecutors in Minneapolis have charged another 10 people in connection with an alleged $250 million scheme to d
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'Do you see us?’ Minnesota tribal leaders drive discussion at Capitol
“We see you everyday. But do you see us?” said Kevin Dupuis, chair of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. “We're not invisible. We know we're not invisible. But sometimes the system looks at us or puts it in a perspective that we are invisible.” 
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🍎 Jett brings broad experience to state’s top education position
“Access and opportunity for young people — that's kind of been a kind of a life calling,” Jett said. “Commissioner of education in the state of Minnesota, you're talking about 880,000 students, over 2200 sites… that outreach, and that impact across the state — that was one of the big draws.”
🩺 Future of Us: Applauded during the pandemic, now nurses want to be heard
Of nearly 500 nurses surveyed who left their jobs last year, more than 70 percent identified short staffing as their reason for leaving, according to a report the associated released on Monday.  
🎨 Disability-focused artist debuts Mixed Blood 12 x 12 series
Mixed Blood Theatre in Minneapolis has a new series debuting in March. It’s called 12 x 12: The theater is partnering with 12 artists to put on performances at 12 different locations around the Twin Cities.
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