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North Star Stories

North Star Stories: Voices from Where We Live is a daily, five-minute newscast that shines a spotlight on the stories and perspectives of Minnesota’s diverse communities, including Black, Latine, Asian American, East African individuals, people living with disabilities, LGBTQIA2S+ residents, laborers, veterans, and those from Greater Minnesota.

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Update frequency
every day
Average duration
4 minutes
Episodes
160
Years Active
2025
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Parents and Teachers Concerned about Threats of School Funding Cuts

Parents and Teachers Concerned about Threats of School Funding Cuts

Today, a warning about pest control scam. Then, threats about federal cuts to school funding have parents and teachers asking questions. And, a new, easy way to help prevent fetal alcohol spectrum di…

00:05:00  |   Fri 08 Aug 2025
Macalester Alumni React to College's Animal Ethics Lawsuit

Macalester Alumni React to College's Animal Ethics Lawsuit

In today's broadcast, mental health warnings are coming to social media feeds. Then, reactions from former students about the lawsuit against Macalester College. And, the state wants to recognize tho…

00:05:00  |   Thu 07 Aug 2025
Unbuilt Potential: Greater Minnesota's Housing Crisis

Unbuilt Potential: Greater Minnesota's Housing Crisis

In today's stories, the state is opening a limited number of deer hunting permits for young adults. Then, how Greater Minnesota is responding to a housing shortage. And, the Minnesota State Patrol is…

00:05:00  |   Wed 06 Aug 2025
How Wildfires Impact Air Quality and What You Need to Know

How Wildfires Impact Air Quality and What You Need to Know

Today, tribal input allows northern Minnesota schools to keep their sports mascots. Then, how wildfires are affecting the state's air quality, and what can be done about it. And, why the Roseau River…

00:05:00  |   Tue 05 Aug 2025
A Small Nonprofit Newsroom Gets a Major Court Win

A Small Nonprofit Newsroom Gets a Major Court Win

In today's segment, Senator Nicole Mitchell resigns post-conviction. Then, a small nonprofit newsroom gets a major victory in court. And, for the first time, a female CEO will head up the nation's la…

00:05:00  |   Mon 04 Aug 2025
A New Reform to the Homeowners' Associations Laws Raises Questions

A New Reform to the Homeowners' Associations Laws Raises Questions

Today, a new cancer center opens in central Minnesota, a new reform to the Homeowners' Associations laws has homeowners and leaders asking questions, and a reminder about the "Move Over" law for Minn…

00:05:00  |   Fri 01 Aug 2025
A Statewide LGBTQIA2S+ Survey Aims to Bring Current Solutions to Decades-Old Issues

A Statewide LGBTQIA2S+ Survey Aims to Bring Current Solutions to Decades-Old Issues

In today's broadcast: scammers preying on fear about your family's safety are getting more sophisticated, a statewide  LGBTQIA2S+ survey aims to bring current solutions to decades-old issues, and a w…

00:05:00  |   Thu 31 Jul 2025
Immigrant Rights Organizations Call for More Local Government Action

Immigrant Rights Organizations Call for More Local Government Action

In today's stories: a southeastern diocese faces new legal challenges for child abuse, immigrant rights organizations call for more local government action, and two Minnesota college hockey players g…

00:05:00  |   Wed 30 Jul 2025
Local Businesses Closer to Opening Their Doors to Recreational Cannabis

Local Businesses Closer to Opening Their Doors to Recreational Cannabis

Today: Minnesota repeals shotgun‑only deer hunting zones statewide, local businesses are closer to opening their doors to the recreational Cannabis industry, and Hormel sues Johnsonville over an alle…

00:05:00  |   Tue 29 Jul 2025
A Car Rally about Hate Symbols in Forest Lake Schools

A Car Rally about Hate Symbols in Forest Lake Schools

In today's segment, the new foods you'll find at this year's State Fair, a follow-up about Forest Lake's debate over hate symbols in schools, and state lawmakers try to make the skies a little safer …

00:05:00  |   Mon 28 Jul 2025
How Art and Nature Mix in a New Statewide Program

How Art and Nature Mix in a New Statewide Program

Today, why Minnesota may cut the statewide walleye limit. Then, how art and nature mix in a new statewide program. And, why MnDot is turning off the lights on a Winona bridge.

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00:05:00  |   Fri 25 Jul 2025
When Life Gives You Lumber: What Some Minnesotans Are Doing with the Destruction Left by Storms

When Life Gives You Lumber: What Some Minnesotans Are Doing with the Destruction Left by Storms

In today's broadcast, construction is causing even more congestion on a Twin Cities interstate. Then, how some up north are putting a positive spin on the destruction left behind by summer storms. An…

00:05:00  |   Thu 24 Jul 2025
A Minnesota Company Takes on the Internet's Biggest Search Engine

A Minnesota Company Takes on the Internet's Biggest Search Engine

In today's stories, Mankato approves the use of A.I. cameras despite privacy concerns. Then, a Minnesota company takes on the internet's biggest search engine. And, a new platform showcases the state…

00:05:00  |   Wed 23 Jul 2025
The Man in the Garden: Celebrating the Legacy of St. Paul's Melvin Giles

The Man in the Garden: Celebrating the Legacy of St. Paul's Melvin Giles

Today, The Department of Justice is investigating Minnesota's hiring practices. Then, we celebrate the life of a beloved community member from St. Paul. And, a new law you need to know about if you'r…

00:05:00  |   Tue 22 Jul 2025
What Hibbing Is Doing with an Abandoned Animal Surplus

What Hibbing Is Doing with an Abandoned Animal Surplus

In today's segment, Minnesota's Governor announces a special election to fill the vacancy left by the murder of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman. Then, how Hibbing is coping with an abundance of aband…

00:05:00  |   Mon 21 Jul 2025
More Rain Means More Mosquitos This Summer

More Rain Means More Mosquitos This Summer

Today, an endangered species is spreading its wings again in northern Minnesota. Then, take the repellent out; mosquito season is upon us. And, big news for Minnesota Frost fans.

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00:05:00  |   Fri 18 Jul 2025
988 Suicideline's LGBTQIA+ Youth Line Ends July 17th

988 Suicideline's LGBTQIA+ Youth Line Ends July 17th

In today's broadcast, a Lower Sioux teen baseball player gets national recognition. Then, after federal cuts, an important hotline for LGBTIA+ youth goes silent. And Northland Arboretum brings space …

00:05:00  |   Thu 17 Jul 2025
Minnesota Could Face a Doctor Shortage

Minnesota Could Face a Doctor Shortage

In today's stories, Minnesota has its first licensed cannabis business. Then, Minnesota may be facing a physician's crisis. And, students with special needs in the Northland are getting updated class…

00:05:00  |   Wed 16 Jul 2025
Why You Should Check for Ticks after Every Walk

Why You Should Check for Ticks after Every Walk

Today, Federal cuts may shake Greater Minnesota manufacturers. Then, why you should check for ticks after every walk this summer. And a new meat-packing plant brings on-the-job training to central Mi…

00:05:00  |   Tue 15 Jul 2025
Students and Families React to UMN Tuition Increase

Students and Families React to UMN Tuition Increase

In today's segment, Federal cuts force a Minnesota health insurance company to drop coverage for about 90-thousand Minnesotans. Then, students and families react to tuition increases at the Universit…

00:05:00  |   Mon 14 Jul 2025
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