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Minnesota Star TribuneFriday, 21 August 2026
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VA staffing shortage threatens surgeries
Hospital employs one anesthesiologist full-time, leading to a rash of canceled procedures.
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QUESTIONS GROW OVER COST OF CRISIS RESPONSE
Program has diverted thousands of calls from police, but oversights are drawing new scrutiny.
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On mining, Walz tests the reach of his power
Recent decision displays a broader change.
Briana Bierschbach
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U.S. debt tops $40 trillion for first time
Borrowing will reach $2 trillion in 2026 alone.
Alan Rappeport
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