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State’s first Latina police chief is looking for ways to connect and serve

State’s first Latina police chief is looking for ways to connect and serve

This week, the small town of Le Sueur, between Mankato and the Twin Cities made history when it swore in Pilar Stier as its police chief. Stier is believed to be the state’s first Latina police chief. She spoke to All Things Considered host Tom Crann on her first day on the job about her new role. 
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Inmate stabbed Derek Chauvin 22 times, charged with attempted murder, prosecutors say

Inmate stabbed Derek Chauvin 22 times, charged with attempted murder, prosecutors say

A federal inmate was charged Friday with attempted murder in the prison stabbing of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd.
by The Associated Press

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RSV rising rapidly; COVID-19 continues its climb and flu season is underway

RSV rising rapidly; COVID-19 continues its climb and flu season is underway

Respiratory illnesses are on the rise. COVID-19 and more recently influenza have been leading to more hospitalizations, but respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is currently increasing fastest among the three in the Twin Cities seven-county region.
by Alyson Clary and Craig Helmstetter

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'I Am Betty' at History Theater brings Betty Crocker to life

'I Am Betty' at History Theater brings Betty Crocker to life

I Am Betty is a new musical at History Theater covering the history and impact of the iconic Betty Crocker figure, one who doesn’t exist and yet is very real to many. Cristina Luzárraga wrote the book and some of the lyrics. She gave us a look at the show on Appetites.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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