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What Hulu rom-com 'Merry Kiss Cam' gets wrong about Duluth

What Hulu rom-com 'Merry Kiss Cam' gets wrong about Duluth

‘Merry Kiss Cam’ was set and filmed in Duluth, but according to senior arts reporter and critic Alex V. Cipolle, the film’s version of the northern city leaves a little to be desired.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Amanda, beloved orangutan at St. Paul's Como Park Zoo, dies at 46

Amanda, beloved orangutan at St. Paul's Como Park Zoo, dies at 46

The oldest resident of St. Paul’s Como Park Zoo, an orangutan beloved by generations of visitors, has died. Amanda, a hybrid orangutan, was euthanized Saturday morning amid mounting health concerns.
by Tim Nelson

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Minnesota opioid treatment clinics overwhelmed as needs rise, staffs shrink

Minnesota opioid treatment clinics overwhelmed as needs rise, staffs shrink

Many of the state’s 16 opioid treatment programs are struggling to hire and retain licensed drug counselors as demand rises, but staff burnout is high. “We have people dying who are sitting on our waiting list, trying to get in,” one program director says.
by Michelle Wiley

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How do you think Minnesota should spend its $17.6 billion surplus?

How do you think Minnesota should spend its $17.6 billion surplus?

From creating affordable housing and cutting taxes to funding education and free lunch for students, Minnesotans have many ideas for what to do with the surplus. But how do you actually impact what happens?
by Linton Ritchie Jr.

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First Indigenous Miss Minnesota competes in Miss America pageant

First Indigenous Miss Minnesota competes in Miss America pageant

Rachel Evangelisto talked with All Things Considered host Tom Crann for a Q&A ahead of the big competition to talk future plans, the pageant and politics.
by Tom Crann and Amy Felegy

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For some transgender people, a legal name change is a big step forward

For some transgender people, a legal name change is a big step forward

Coming out as transgender can involve more than changing pronouns and appearances. Legally changing your name can be a complex process. A Minneapolis law firm has been helping to walk transgender people through how to legally change their names.
by Jon Collins

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Asia Mall brings wide variety of cultures under one roof

Asia Mall brings wide variety of cultures under one roof

A new mall specializing in Asian food and culture has opened in Eden Prairie. Organizers say an important step in creating more resources and representation for Asian communities in the state.
by Simone Cazares

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