5 rivers we're watching for flooding; how did Tonka trucks get their start? 🚚

Plus: In post-Roe America, they get people to abortion appointments; retailers balance security, customer comfort to curb crime; our critic's quest for the best Indian food in the Twin Cities area; gun and purse bingo fundraisers grow in popularity. ͏ ͏ If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Best of the Week [5 Minnesota rivers we're watching for flooding in coming days]( [Record snow plus a warm spring means one thing.]( [How did Tonka trucks get their start in Minnesota?]( [Tonka Toys was a pioneer for its realistic designs and reliance on metal parts.]( [In post-Roe America, these Minnesotans are getting people to their abortion appointments]( [They're part of a movement to support those navigating the new abortion landscape. In some states, case managers' jobs are targeted.]( [Minnesota retailers balance security, customer comfort to curb crime]( [Stores including Target and Best Buy have strengthened safety measures but worry that might deter customers.]( [Our critic's quest for the best Indian food in the Twin Cities]( [Spoiler alert: They're all in the suburbs.]( [Jan Malcolm: COVID exploited 'every single gap' in state's health, medical care]( [Former health commissioner's address next week to focus on weaknesses that predisposed Minnesota to pandemic struggles.]( [Gun and purse bingo fundraisers grow in popularity in Minnesota]( [The bingo events have taken in thousands of dollars for nonprofit organizations, cancer research, town festivals, hunting teams and more.]( [A credit crunch could be coming. Here's what that could mean for getting a loan]( [In a New York Fed survey of households, 58.2% of consumers reported it was harder to obtain credit in March than a year ago, the highest percentage since the survey started a decade ago.]( [10 years after: State runners still feel ties to Boston Marathon bombing]( [With a mix of enthusiasm, resolve and unease, Minnesota marathoners reflect a decade after the horrific bombings at the prestigious race.]( [Doctor's quick thinking helps save some vision for man who woke up blind in one eye]( [A thankful Loretto man urged people to seek emergency care for sudden blindness.]( 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.](