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Emerging from pandemic, Rochester seeks to jump-start its downtown

Emerging from pandemic, Rochester seeks to jump-start its downtown

Like most cities, Rochester’s downtown life took a hit during the pandemic. What’s different is that Rochester is in the midst of a massive and expensive 20-year transformation, with its downtown a big part of making the city more vibrant. City leaders have created a new task force to figure out what to do next, and are asking the community for help.
by Catharine Richert

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Art Hounds: Galleries at Bloomington's Artistry busy with three shows

Art Hounds: Galleries at Bloomington's Artistry busy with three shows

The Partly Tame trio performs an eclectic evening concert in St Cloud and an hour-long performance “Once on This Island, Jr.,” makes the Broadway show accessible to younger viewers at Stages Theater.
by Emily Bright

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'I'm really worried about it': As federal emergency food help ends, Minnesotans voice concerns

'I'm really worried about it': As federal emergency food help ends, Minnesotans voice concerns

Emergency federal benefits that help Minnesotans pay for food are set to run out this month. And even with some state funding set to boost food shelves, people who need help and nutrition groups say more needs to be done.
by Dana Ferguson

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'Wild West': Minnesota authorities worry THC edibles market may outrun the law

'Wild West': Minnesota authorities worry THC edibles market may outrun the law

Demand is high for THC products in Minnesota, yet basic questions around what’s illegal and what happens when the cops get called have largely gone unanswered. A smoke shop transaction that ended with a 70-year-old diabetic in the hospital offers a look at the problem authorities face as the market expands.  
by Tom Scheck

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Lifeline or logistical problem? Paid leave debate unfurls at Capitol

Lifeline or logistical problem? Paid leave debate unfurls at Capitol

As Minnesota lawmakers put a proposal for paid family and medical leave through its paces, employers try to get a handle on the implications.
by Brian Bakst

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'Where power resides' — Flipping privilege in the art curator paradigm

'Where power resides' — Flipping privilege in the art curator paradigm

The Emerging Curators Institute is a singular arts entity in the Midwest. It is providing an alternative pathway into a field that has historically been limited to the privileged. 
by Alex V. Cipolle

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