Many senior women fight to stay above Minnesota's poverty line

Plus: Kayaking among whales and bears in Alaska's Glacier Bay National Park; in search of the best pizzas in the Twin Cities area; why Minneapolis and St. Paul never merged; Minnesotans share why volunteering is "a very positive experience." ͏ ͏ If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Best of the Week [Many senior women fight to stay above Minnesota's poverty line]( [The share of older women in poverty in the state has climbed to more than 10%, which is a 40% increase from a decade ago.]( [Kayaking among whales and bears in Alaska's Glacier Bay National Park]( [A trip to the Inside Passage reveals a landscape wilder and more unpredictable than anything in the Upper Midwest.]( [Why didn't Minneapolis and St. Paul ever merge?]( [It was once considered "manifest destiny" that the two cities would become one.]( [Hennepin, Ramsey counties lose residents: 'Ripples' of pandemic]( [While not as dramatic as during the pandemic, more people are still moving out of the core counties.]( [Racial justice advocates offer mixed reviews of policing agreement]( [They were still absorbing the ramifications of the 144-page document and asking: Did it go far enough?]( [The great pizza showdown: In search of the best pies in the Twin Cities]( [Two food writers, three months, seven pizza categories and so many opinions.]( [Anderson: Minnesota to Alaska by snowmobile? 'Three old guys' try]( [Nearing the Arctic Ocean, the trio is entering the toughest part of their adventure that started earlier this month in Grand Rapids.]( [Report: U.S. Bank Stadium will need $280M in maintenance, upgrades in coming decade]( [Vikings officials say the investments are crucial to keeping the facility in first-class condition.]( [Car sales expected to rise this year as inventories improve despite high prices, interest rates]( [As snow melts, the car shopping season kicks off in Minnesota, starting with the nine-day Twin Cities Auto Show opening Friday.]( [Foshay Tower observation deck touts panoramic views of Minneapolis year-round]( [Go to one of the city's most iconic buildings for the view; stay for the story behind it.]( [Minnesotans share why volunteering is 'a very positive experience']( [Folks who participated in the Star Tribune's Volunteer Challenge talk about the joys of helping 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.](