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‘Big hole in my heart’: How two siblings mended a rift after one came out

‘Big hole in my heart’: How two siblings mended a rift after one came out

Siblings Forest Clarke and Anne Downs grew up feeling like twins born two years apart. But when Clarke came out, a chasm grew in this once close relationship.

For Pride Month, MPR News is interviewing people about how the experience of coming out created a family rift — and how it was resolved. These conversations are part of their Talking Sense project, which helps Minnesotans have hard conversations, better.

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State agencies allowed pandemic cash to go to ineligible Minnesotans, Legislative Auditor finds 

State agencies allowed pandemic cash to go to ineligible Minnesotans, Legislative Auditor finds 

The Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor says the Department of Labor and Industry did not comply with some state requirements for the Frontline Worker Pay Program leading to many ineligible individuals getting paid pandemic-era funds.

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Singer-songwriter Cody Fry connects pop and classical worlds on orchestral tour

Singer-songwriter Cody Fry connects pop and classical worlds on orchestral tour

In a new chapter of his musical career, singer-songwriter Cody Fry has hit the tour circuit with his old friend, Ben Rector, to perform with orchestras across the country. They play two sold-out shows with the Minnesota Orchestra on June 15 and 16 in Minneapolis.

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Coffee Break: National Say Hi Day

Coffee Break: National Say Hi Day

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about saying hi or hello would you like to hear?