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World chess just placed restrictions on both trans women and trans men

World chess just placed restrictions on both trans women and trans men

The International Chess Federation will stop allowing transgender women to participate in women’s tournaments. The group said changing genders has a “significant impact” on a player’s status.
by Juliana Kim

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Judge rejects Minnesota abuse victims' suit against Vatican

Judge rejects Minnesota abuse victims' suit against Vatican

A judge in St. Paul this week rejected a lawsuit that four clergy abuse victims from Minnesota filed against the Vatican. Judge Eric Tostrud ruled that the Vatican is exempt from U.S. lawsuits under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act and the law’s limited exceptions do not apply in this case.
by Matt Sepic

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For LGBTQ+ people in Minneapolis punk scene, mass shooting violated safe haven

For LGBTQ+ people in Minneapolis punk scene, mass shooting violated safe haven

Claire Cobs and jimmy cooper, who were at Nudieland during the fatal shooting, and local punk icon Venus DeMars explain the tight-knit scene’s deep roots and strong LGBTQ+ identity.
by Nicole Ki

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With better adoption prospects, Minnesota shelters see influx of dogs from across the U.S.

With better adoption prospects, Minnesota shelters see influx of dogs from across the U.S.

Animal shelters in some parts of the U.S. are increasingly being filled to capacity or beyond with dogs. And now more than ever, those animals are streaming into Minnesota in hopes they can find a forever home — here.
by Tim Nelson

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'Biking far with friends': Minnesota Randonneurs take 745-mile ride through France

'Biking far with friends': Minnesota Randonneurs take 745-mile ride through France

This weekend, 15 members of a Minnesota cycling group will be in France riding in the oldest long-distance road cycling event in the world: The Paris-Brest-Paris. And it’s not a race — it’s a journey.
by Gracie Stockton and Cathy Wurzer

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Hurricane Hilary grows off Mexico and could reach California as a very rare tropical storm

Hurricane Hilary grows off Mexico and could reach California as a very rare tropical storm

Hurricane Hilary grew rapidly to Category 4 strength off Mexico’s Pacific coast on Friday and could reach Southern California as the first tropical storm there in 84 years, causing “significant and rare impacts” including extensive flooding.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota State Fair neighbors eye safety, parking as get-together nears

Minnesota State Fair neighbors eye safety, parking as get-together nears

Two different neighborhood groups from St. Paul and Falcon Heights, Minn. formed task forces after residents noticed years of concerns of safety and parking issues during the last few fair seasons.
by Aaliyah Demry

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‘Oh, there’s no more Sriracha!’ Asian grocers and consumers confront a shortage of their beloved hot sauce

‘Oh, there’s no more Sriracha!’ Asian grocers and consumers confront a shortage of their beloved hot sauce

$46.99 for a bottle of Sriracha? A shortage of chili peppers is crimping production for the California producer, squeezing supplies and driving up prices. Some consumers are looking to alternatives.
by Hibah Ansari

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