The joys of the North Shore in the spring; 5 takeaways from State of the State

Plus: As votes near, 4 ways marijuana legalization bill has changed; how egg coffee became a Minnesota tradition; Gen Z takes over college recruiting videos; restaurants, senior homes turn to robots; J.D. Steele's choir turns strangers into family. ͏ ͏ If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Best of the Week [North Shore in the spring: Lakeside hikes, nature sounds and so many waterfalls]( [At Gooseberry Falls, Split Rock, Tettegouche and beyond, springtime is the underrated season along Lake Superior's coast.]( [Five takeaways from Walz's State of the State address]( [The DFL governor delivered his first State of the State address of his second term on Wednesday night.]( [How did egg coffee become a Minnesota tradition?]( [This smooth brew was a common offering around the state before the proliferation of modern coffee machines. You can still find it, if you know where to look.]( [As votes near, 4 ways Minnesota's marijuana legalization bill has changed]( [A few key updates as the Minnesota House and Senate prepare to vote on the measure.]( [Older adults don't know TikTok. Gen Z does, and they're taking over college recruiting videos]( [The videos by Minnesota students provide a glimpse of campus life, right on prospective classmates' phones.]( [Minnesota restaurants, senior homes turn to robots amid labor shortage]( [While some Minnesota businesses profess automation can't fully replace the human touch, they still intend to invest further in robotic help.]( [Medcalf: Is gun violence really the legacy we want to leave for our children?]( [Those who live with the pain of that violence watch headlines about the tragedies disappear in 24 hours.]( [Minnesota experiencing an IVF baby boom even as overall births decline]( [The pandemic didn't slow infertility treatments in Minnesota.]( [St. Anthony: As I retire, I'm excited about Minnesota's future, its entrepreneurs and cleaner energy]( [Minnesota's future lies in its innovative workers and entrepreneurs and an energy industry that's increasingly local, Neal St. Anthony writes as he retires after 40 years at the Star Tribune.]( [J.D. Steele's north Minneapolis choir turns strangers into family]( [Capri Glee brings together adults from across the Twin Cities to sing, dance and learn from a musical legend.]( 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.](