Minnesota's pregnancy resource centers under the microscope

Plus: What it's like to make the boys hockey state tournament; fight against wage theft reignites in Minnesota as complaints rise; potholes deeper than ever; suburban fire departments "play whack-a-mole" amid growing medical needs; volunteerism. ͏ ͏ If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Best of the Week [Minnesota's pregnancy resource centers under the microscope]( [The centers are at risk of losing state funding because they don't refer women for abortions.]( [One team, one dream: What it's like to make the famed boys hockey state tournament]( [From a section championship to snowball fights, bus rides and friends they'll never forget, go behind the scenes with the Maple Grove Crimson as they chased the dream of reaching the state tournament.]( [Looking for an affordable starter home in the Twin Cities? Good luck]( [Record growth in home prices slashed supply of $300,000 homes.]( [Freeze, thaw, then repeat: Minnesota's potholes are deeper than ever]( [Officials admit they can't keep up with potholes "because nothing's sticking."]( [Fight against wage theft reignites in Minnesota as complaints rise]( [New bills in the state Legislature could toughen penalties at the same time as local and state governments crack down on the practice.]( [False claims of donation raise questions around planning of Minneapolis Black expo]( [A city official said the Bush Foundation had committed $3 million. That's untrue.]( [Lakes vulnerable to toxic algae blooms can be seen from space, EPA scientists say]( [A pigment in dangerous bacteria can help forecast outbreaks before they start.]( [Why didn't Minneapolis gobble up its suburbs?]( [Annexation once seemed likely. Instead, the Twin Cities became a region of fragmented local governments.]( ['We play whack-a-mole': Growing medical needs stress suburban fire departments]( [While most cities are trying to meet demand with more staff, some are trying to stop 911 calls before they happen.]( [As numbers decline, the nature of volunteerism is changing]( [The pandemic opened new avenues for serving while closing others.]( Connect with Star Tribune [facebook]([twitter]([pinterest]([instagram]( [Manage email preferences]( • [Subscribe to Star Tribune]( • [Privacy Policy]( • [Unsubscribe]( This email was sent by: StarTribune, 650 3rd Ave S, Suite #1300, Minneapolis, MN, 55488 © 2023 StarTribune. All rights reserved. We value your opinion! [Give us your feedback.](