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Minnesota United kick off their playoff run Monday. Here's what you need to know
Minnesota United will start their playoff run Monday with a best-of-three series against the Seattle Sounders FC. If you’re just catching up for the season, here’s what you need to know to jump on the bandwagon.
Advocates: Families could go hungry if SNAP benefits end on Nov. 1
Stakeholders in food assistance programs say they are still looking at a Nov. 1 cutoff for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits if the federal shutdown continues. The loss of federal funding leaves a $73 million void in Minnesota’s nutritional safety net.  
Two Twin Cities theaters take on authoritarianism in fall offerings
The two theater directors were initially unaware of each other’s upcoming productions when they picked their seasons. However, once they figured out that both of their shows handled a similar theme, they decided to start promoting the plays as a sort of a thematic series.
 ICE arrests, anti-immigrant sentiment cast pall over Minnesota’s Dia de los Muertos celebrations
As Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited Minnesota on Friday to highlight the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, Latinos across the state are moving forward with plans to celebrate their culture and family heritage with Dia de los Muertos celebrations this weekend.
Doctors and clinicians at Allina Health announce Nov. 5 strike
Doctors Council SEIU union members, and Allina Health have been negotiating their first contract for nearly two years. The one-day strike involving 61 clinics could be averted if the parties find resolution during upcoming bargaining sessions.