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'It's about time': Celebration marks Red Lake Nation’s recreational cannabis dispensary opening

'It's about time': Celebration marks Red Lake Nation’s recreational cannabis dispensary opening

The first customers at NativeCare in the town of Red Lake said they were excited and grateful to be able to purchase products at the tribal nation’s recreational marijuana store.
by Melissa Olson

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Cannabis in Minnesota: What’s legal Aug. 1 and what’s not?

Cannabis in Minnesota: What’s legal Aug. 1 and what’s not?

Adults 21 and older in Minnesota can use, possess and grow certain amounts of marijuana beginning Aug. 1. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about what’s legal, what’s not and what’s next with a Minnesota mayor and a state lawmaker behind the cannabis legalization law.
by Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom and Nicole Johnson

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Withering heat is more common, but getting AC is still a struggle in public housing

Withering heat is more common, but getting AC is still a struggle in public housing

Many people in public housing are especially vulnerable to extreme heat, and there's no federal requirement for air conditioning. That leaves some tenants struggling to pay for it on their own.
by Jennifer Ludden

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Your guide to marijuana legalization in Minnesota

Your guide to marijuana legalization in Minnesota

Cannabis is now legal for adults 21 and older to possess, use and grow in Minnesota. The first dispensary selling marijuana for recreational use is open on the Red Lake Nation.
by MPR News Staff

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Fergus Falls nonprofit to help forgive medical debt for 3,700 Minnesotans

Fergus Falls nonprofit to help forgive medical debt for 3,700 Minnesotans

Starting Aug. 7, about 3,700 people whose annual household income is under $78,880 will start receiving pink envelopes in the mail saying their medical debt is paid off. 
by Nicole Ki

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Aquatic group works to offer year-round pool access to north Minneapolis

Aquatic group works to offer year-round pool access to north Minneapolis

Since north Minneapolis’ only public indoor pool closed in 2007, a group formed a swimming and triathlon team to ensure young people continued to swim. Now the organization, V3 Sports is on the verge of restoring year-round access to a pool, and more.
by Aaliyah Demry

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The science behind growing your own cannabis

The science behind growing your own cannabis

The new law means Minnesotans 21 and older will be able to grow up to eight cannabis plants at a time.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Yes, heat can affect your brain and mood. Here's why

Yes, heat can affect your brain and mood. Here's why

Hot summer temperatures can make you anxious and irritable and dull your thinking. Here's what researchers think is going on.
by Allison Aubrey

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