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February 15, 2023 1:23 PM

Why a group of Allina Health Mercy Hospital doctors wants to unionize

Physicians at Allina Health Mercy Hospital are unionizing. They filed a petition for representation through Doctors Council SEIU, which already represents other healthcare workers at Allina Mercy, Unity and other hospitals throughout the state.

by Gretchen Brown and Cathy Wurzer

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February 15, 2023 11:46 AM

'Cooking is my love language': Twin Cities restauranteur gives food and supplies for earthquake relief in Turkey

A St. Paul restauranteur arrived in Turkey’s earthquake zone yesterday with a truckful of food, tents and propane stoves.

by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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February 15, 2023 10:53 AM

North Minneapolis talent join St. Paul Chamber Orchestra for celebration

To celebrate Black History Month, the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra is teaming up with the Capri Theatre in north Minneapolis for a concert this weekend. The event called Northside Celebration features music from the orchestra and singers from the neighborhood.

by Melissa Townsend and Cathy Wurzer

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February 14, 2023 1:11 PM

Marchers recognize Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives

American Indian women and girls represented 8 percent of all women and girls murdered in Minnesota, despite making up less than one percent of the state’s population.

by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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February 14, 2023 12:08 PM

St. Paul superintendent announces upped security at 5 schools after death of Harding High student

St. Paul school superintendent Joe Gothard told reporters the district is increasing police presence at some schools after the stabbing death of 15-year-old Devin Scott in the hallways of Harding High School last Friday.

by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend