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Abrupt Rainbow Health closure sparks a scramble to fill gaps in care
State and local agencies, former managers and other organizations are hurrying to reconnect clients to help after the sudden shutdown of Rainbow Health, a Twin Cities HIV and LGBTQ+ services clinic.
State GOP leader calls Harris-Walz agenda ‘extreme,’ out of touch with rural voters
“I think that he does very minimal to reach out across the aisle or directly,” Demuth said. “So I don’t think that plays very well, especially in greater Minnesota, when they hear that he is not available and willing to work for all Minnesotans.”
Tornadoes touch down after severe weather earlier in the week
The beginning of August had tornadoes touching down in parts of Minnesota. Climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley talked about the severe weather in his weekly chat with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer.
Morning Announcements for Aug. 9
Here are the morning announcements for Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
Democratic primary for west metro seat will tee up special Senate election
The seat opened after former state Sen. Kelly Morrison stepped down to run for Minnesota’s 3rd Congressional District seat. Morrison’s departure left the state Senate split 33-33. 
Review: Vinai gives you a big Vang for your buck
After five years of development, Chef Yia Vang’s restaurant Vinai has opened in northeast Minneapolis. Jacob Aloi reviews.
What Walz — and the records — say about his military service as others criticized it
The Minnesota governor, and now running mate to Vice President Kamala Harris, has often talked about his service in the National Guard. Now others are talking about it too, and not always in glowing terms, especially when it comes to Walz’s stepping away from the Guard.
Art Hounds: Contemporary wind music
From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art.