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Looking for a hint for today's NYT Connections? Read on for hints and the answer to today's Connections game on Thursday, 17th July 2025.

Starting tonight, the Connections Shelter downtown Mankato is opening this summer for those experiencing homelessness - thanks to a collaborative effort with Partners for Housing. KEYC News Now's Randall Gimm spoke to a woman who knows what it's like to not have a home and now helps others overcome it.