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Allina Health doctors vote to unionize

Allina Health doctors vote to unionize

Hundreds of Allina Health physicians have voted to be represented by a union, becoming what’s believed to be the largest group of unionized private-sector physicians in the country.
by Aaliyah Demry

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COVID-19 ticks down in Minnesota, Flu and RSV barely present

COVID-19 ticks down in Minnesota, Flu and RSV barely present

Emergency room visits for COVID-19 have dropped during the last couple of weeks in Minnesota. While there is no guarantee that trend will continue, there has been a longer downward trend for the United States as a whole.
by Elisabeth Gawthrop and Craig Helmstetter

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'World of spices' inspires Minnesota chef to celebrate Turkish-Latin fusion for Hispanic Heritage Month

'World of spices' inspires Minnesota chef to celebrate Turkish-Latin fusion for Hispanic Heritage Month

Join MPR News host Tom Crann as he explores the intersection of Turkish and Latin American cuisine with Amalia Moreno-Damgaard’s mouthwatering recipes for chicken kebabs and tacos al pastor.
by Tom Crann, Ngoc Bui and Nicole Johnson

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An art exhibition on 'Deconstructing the Minnesota Flag'

An art exhibition on 'Deconstructing the Minnesota Flag'

Minneapolis artist Luis Fitch’s exhibition “Deconstructing the Minnesota Flag” at North Hennepin Community College showcases his design explorations of the state flag, aiming to ignite conversation and inspire submissions for a potential redesign.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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76-year old pleads guilty to stealing 'Wizard of Oz' ruby red slippers

76-year old pleads guilty to stealing 'Wizard of Oz' ruby red slippers

Terry Jon Martin, who was charged with stealing a pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in the film “The Wizard of Oz,” changed his plea to guilty at the federal courthouse in Duluth on Friday morning.
by Dan Kraker

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Kate DiCamillo tells her own tale

Kate DiCamillo tells her own tale

DiCamillo's books melt the hearts of readers with her stories of can-do kids. She mixes joy with just the right amount of melancholy. The two-time winner of the Newbery Medal just published her latest book “The Puppets of Spelhorst.”
by Euan Kerr

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