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A Bloomington cashier met a nervous nurse with flowers and a hug

A Trader Joe's cashier named Tim noticed a nurse who was anxious about returning to work after mental health leave and gave her flowers and chocolate.

Verified · Source: MPR NewsOct 22, 2026 · 1 min read
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A cashier named Tim at a Trader Joe's in Bloomington noticed a nurse who was anxious about going back to work after leave for her mental health. He gave her flowers and chocolate, and a hug.

It was one shift at a checkout. He saw that she was having a hard morning and answered with something she could carry out the door.

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