Hannah Pinski

Metro Reporter
Hannah Pinski is a Star Tribune summer intern from the University of Iowa.

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Veterans raise money to stop soldier suicides by paddling the Mississippi River

Frank Lachinski and Dave Hardy plan to resume the trip down the Mississippi River on Sept. 7.
August 31, 2023

Why is the Minnesota State Fair 12 days long?

The Great Minnesota Get-Together outlasts state fairs in neighboring states. Its length hasn't changed since 1975.
August 27, 2023

Minneapolis animal shelter extends Thursday hours

The shelter will be open until 7:30 p.m. every Thursday starting Aug. 24.
August 18, 2023

Twin Cities convention centers on track to reach pre-pandemic numbers, officials say

The Minneapolis Convention Center and St. Paul RiverCentre are making a slow but steady recovery, three years after COVID-19 ground their business to a halt.
August 14, 2023

Going to Minnesota State Fair? Here's how to get there and back

Some of Minnesota's public transit systems are offering express bus services to and from the state fair.
August 12, 2023

Making the Minnesota State Fair accessible to all

From scooter rentals to accessible restrooms, a guide to all to enjoy the fair.
August 12, 2023

Minnesota colleges grappling with ethics and potential benefits of ChatGPT

As the fall semester approaches, academics are weighing the pros and cons of the artificial intelligence tool in the classroom.
August 6, 2023

Olympic champion Lee honored with surprise sculpture in St. Paul park

About 100 people attended the ceremony for Suni Lee, including St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan. The sculpture was created by an art teacher at The Blake School.
July 31, 2023

Animal Humane Society launches its own veterinary technician training program

The Rachael Ray Foundation Career Program trains people to become vet techs at the organization's shelters, at a time when workers are hard to find.
July 19, 2023
Amanda Troastle, a trainee in the Rachael Ray Foundation Career Program, transfers a patient to be prepped for surgery at the Animal Humane Society in Golden Valley, Minn., on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. A nationwide vet shortage is impacting the services at the Animal Humane Society, so it is hosting a hands-on training program.

Amid national lifeguard shortage, Minnesota cities strengthen recruitment efforts

Some communities raised wages and offered incentives for candidates. Hennepin County put up nearly $1 million to help cities hire.
July 15, 2023
Lifeguards in training discuss the previous practice drill during lifeguard lessons at the Bloomington Family Aquatic Center in Bloomington, Minn. on Tuesday, July 11, 2023.

Minneapolis' new Bde Maka Ska pavilion to open next month

The boat launch, which is part of the project at the popular Uptown site, reopened Friday.
July 10, 2023

'Big boom' of July 4th fireworks isn't fun for everyone

Explosions can trigger flashbacks in those who've experienced combat, gun violence or other conflicts.
July 4, 2023
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