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Art Hounds: Bike shop textile art

Art Hounds: Bike shop textile art

A multi-sensory show in Owatonna Center for the Arts asks what legacy we create. 1950s rock ‘n roll comes to life in the musical “Million Dollar Quartet” at the Old Log Theatre near Excelsior, and Eric Ouren’s fiber art figures reward a close look at a bike shop in St Peter. 
by Emily Bright

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Minnesota’s new state agency focuses on children and caregivers

Minnesota’s new state agency focuses on children and caregivers

Currently, four different state agencies oversee programs for young children but during this year’s legislative session, a proposal for a new state agency was passed to consolidate those programs under one jurisdiction: the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families.
by Kyra Miles

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Minnesota food shelves brace for government shutdown

Minnesota food shelves brace for government shutdown

A lot is on the line if the federal government shuts down — in particular for people who might not be able to afford food on their own.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Striking autoworkers draw support from other unions in Plymouth

Striking autoworkers draw support from other unions in Plymouth

About 100 people gathered Tuesday outside a Stellantis parts distribution center in Plymouth, as union allies joined striking auto workers. Many said they were glad to see President Joe Biden taking their side as he visited a picket line in Michigan.
by Tim Nelson

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National UAW strike expands to Twin Cities area

National UAW strike expands to Twin Cities area

Workers picketed for a second day outside of an auto parts warehouse in Plymouth, Minn., on Saturday after United Auto Workers leaders expanded the union's strike against the Big Three automakers.
by Mark Zdechlik and Feven Gerezgiher

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Minnesota cannabis boss quits after questions raised about her background

Minnesota cannabis boss quits after questions raised about her background

Erin DuPree, named Thursday to lead the Office of Cannabis Management, left the job Friday after online evidence emerged showing she sold products that had more THC than the state allowed and owed tens of thousands in debts and tax liens. 
by Brian Bakst and Matt Sepic

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Duluth office-to-apartment conversion sparks downtown revitalization hope

Duluth office-to-apartment conversion sparks downtown revitalization hope

A Duluth developer announced plans this week to convert a 50-year old downtown office building into apartments. It’s the first of what the city hopes will be several office-to-housing conversions in the next several years as Duluth works to revitalize its downtown post-pandemic.
by Dan Kraker

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