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Wisconsin Assembly passes sweeping bill to overhaul liquor law

Wisconsin Assembly passes sweeping bill to overhaul liquor law

The laws governing Wisconsin's multibillion-dollar liquor industry has passed the state Assembly. The bill approved on Wednesday is supported by the smallest craft brewers to the largest national brewers, bar owners and alcohol distributors. 
by The Associated Press

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Ponemah pet clinic part of campaign for more Indigenous veterinarians

Ponemah pet clinic part of campaign for more Indigenous veterinarians

Members of Natives in Vet Med volunteered at a pet clinic in Ponemah on the Red Lake Reservation this week. It was an important part of the organization’s campaign to get more Indigenous people working in the veterinary field.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Expanding drought conditions stressing crops in parts of Minnesota

Expanding drought conditions stressing crops in parts of Minnesota

Drought has been a recurring foe for Minnesota farmers over the past few years. But this growing season, the problem has started abnormally early in parts of the state.
by Olivia Stevens

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Chef Sammi Loo's Ootori Sushi, Mezza 9 bring international flavors to Rochester

Chef Sammi Loo's Ootori Sushi, Mezza 9 bring international flavors to Rochester

The Appetites tour wrapped up in Rochester. MPR News host Tom Crann met with restaurateur Sammi Loo to talk about her journey from sushi to pastries and all things food in Med City.
by Tom Crann, Heidi Raschke and Nicole Johnson

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Minnesota nickel mine brings environmental promise, but also concerns

Minnesota nickel mine brings environmental promise, but also concerns

Talon Metals is expected to soon submit plans to build an underground nickel mine outside the town of Tamarack, Minn., with the goal of supplying metals to build electric vehicle batteries. But skepticism over whether the company can mine safely persists. 
by Dan Kraker

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Drought affects Minnesota strawberry growers; fewer pick-your-own options this summer

Drought affects Minnesota strawberry growers; fewer pick-your-own options this summer

Minnesotans may notice fewer options for strawberry picking this summer. Some pick-your-own farms are ready to welcome visitors, but the dry conditions across the state have contributed to a poor yield for others.
by Olivia Stevens

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