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Walz, Vance split on abortion, border, economic policies in issues-driven debate
Questions around climate change, border concerns, abortion and the economy drove Tuesday night’s vice presidential faceoff. Vance and Walz remained largely cordial in the debate and steered away from personal attacks.
As debate rages over coverage, rural Minnesotans face challenges getting fertility care
For many rural Minnesotans getting treatments is still really hard and expensive. The stark reality is 1 in 6 in the state are currently experiencing infertility, and for those living outside the metro, treatment options are especially limited. 
 St. Cloud Somali community seeks political influence, but not all share same views
More than two decades since the first East African refugees settled in St. Cloud, some community members are seeking a more active role in government and politics. But their political views are varied.
 Mayo Clinic Health System to end surgical, labor and delivery units in Fairmont
Surgeries, procedures and in-patient obstetric care, including the labor and delivery unit will permanently end on March 31, though deliveries have been on an extended diversion since August 2024. 
Orange Shirt Day raises awareness of Indigenous residential school experiences
Memorials abound on the fourth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada and in parts of the United States on Monday, Sept. 30. The federal holiday in Canada became official in 2021. Also known as Orange Shirt Day, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a somber, vital time for relatives and friends who want to keep children in their hearts.
Pedaling for produce: Bike tour showcases urban farms and food sovereignty
On Saturday, the Native American Community Development Institute and East Phillips Improvement Coalition hosted a bike tour featuring four urban farms providing homegrown foods and education in south Minneapolis.  
Gavin Creel, Tony Award winner and musical Broadway veteran, dies at 48
Gavin Creel, a Broadway veteran who won a Tony Award for “Hello, Dolly!” and nominations for “Hair” and “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” died Monday of a rare and aggressive form of cancer.