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Minneapolis VA Medical Center seeks name for new women’s veterans clinic

Minneapolis VA Medical Center seeks name for new women’s veterans clinic

The Minneapolis VA Medical Center wants to name it’s new women’s veterans clinic after a woman veteran. It is taking nominations for the name through the end of October. The clinic is expected to open in 2026
by Hannah Yang

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Cube Critics discuss ‘MaXXXine’ and ‘Longlegs’

Cube Critics discuss ‘MaXXXine’ and ‘Longlegs’

Cube Critics Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber discuss two serial killer movies set in the ’80s and ’90s and featuring women haunted by their pasts.
by Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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Rep. McCollum urges Biden to exit presidential race, backs Harris-Walz ticket

Rep. McCollum urges Biden to exit presidential race, backs Harris-Walz ticket

Minnesota Democratic U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum wants Democrats to back a new presidential ticket of Vice President Kamala Harris with Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. McCollum is the third Democrat in Minnesota’s congressional delegation seeking Biden’s exit.
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Rainbow Health abruptly closes, shocking workers

Rainbow Health abruptly closes, shocking workers

Long-running Twin Cities HIV and LGBTQ+ health center Rainbow Health announced Thursday that it’s suddenly closing, citing financial challenges. The union representing staff says the news came as a shock to workers.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Secret ice cream spots popping up in the Twin Cities

Secret ice cream spots popping up in the Twin Cities

Here’s the scoop — there’s a growing trend of opening restaurants in novel ways in the Twin Cities. Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl talks about the secret ice cream shops hiding in plain sight.
by Tom Crann, Lukas Levin and Matthew Alvarez

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Fridley bakery closing amid strong job market

Fridley bakery closing amid strong job market

A Twin Cities union leader said that he expects 170 people who work at a commercial bakery in Fridley will be able to find similar jobs after the facility closes later this year as part of a cost-cutting move.
by Matt Sepic

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New Minneapolis director to oversee civil rights, police reform through ‘equitable lens’

New Minneapolis director to oversee civil rights, police reform through ‘equitable lens’

After some administrative turnover, Michelle Phillips took office on Tuesday. She is tasked with investigating discriminatory practices and police misconduct complaints while promoting civil rights understanding throughout the city.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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