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Minnesota abortion clinics see out-of-state demand surge, post-Roe

Minnesota abortion clinics see out-of-state demand surge, post-Roe

Minnesota was already an island of abortion access when the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade one year ago. The decision has brought new challenges as Minnesota clinics work to meet the needs of a growing list of patients from around the country.
by Michelle Wiley and Dana Ferguson

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As new North Dakota laws target transgender rights, some residents live in fear

As new North Dakota laws target transgender rights, some residents live in fear

North Dakota has several new laws targeting transgender people. Among the laws passed this year are a ban on gender-affirming care for minors, restrictions on transgender girls participating in sports and limits on bathroom access and pronoun use for K-12 students.
by Dan Gunderson

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Program brings farm fresh produce to incarcerated youth in Bemidji

Program brings farm fresh produce to incarcerated youth in Bemidji

Forget what you think you know about the food served in correctional facilities; these youth are getting farm-to-table meals thanks to a Minnesota Department of Agriculture grant program designed for schools.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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St. Paul's Monastery celebrates 75 years of hospitality, service

St. Paul's Monastery celebrates 75 years of hospitality, service

St Paul’s Monastery in St. Paul is celebrating its 75th anniversary this weekend. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer speaks with SubPrioress Sister Linda Soler more about the monastery’s past, present and plans for the future.
by Cathy Wurzer and Emily Bright

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Bloomington is vying for a world expo to come to town in 2027. It's up against countries all over the world

Bloomington is vying for a world expo to come to town in 2027. It's up against countries all over the world

Minnesota, specifically Bloomington is vying for a World Expo to come to town in 2027. We should find out early Wednesday morning if Minnesota's bid is successful. Minnesota is up against Argentina, Serbia, Spain and Thailand.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Minnesota’s first nonbinary legislator on what led them to public service

Minnesota’s first nonbinary legislator on what led them to public service

All this month as part of our Changemakers series, MPR News is profiling trans and nonbinary leaders making a difference in Minnesota. MPR News producer Nicole Ki spoke with Duluth Representative Alicia Kozlowski, who made history last November as the first nonbinary person elected to the Minnesota Legislature.
by Cathy Wurzer and Nicole Ki

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Anger to action: How DFLers transformed Minnesota abortion rights after Roe

Anger to action: How DFLers transformed Minnesota abortion rights after Roe

DFL lawmakers felt rage last June 24 as the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade. They channeled that anger into winning at the polls then widening abortion access in ways that surprised even some supporters and angered opponents. Here’s how it happened.
by Dana Ferguson and Michelle Wiley

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