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Gun violence hits Black communities hardest. Trump is rolling back prevention efforts

Gun violence hits Black communities hardest. Trump is rolling back prevention efforts

The suffering of America’s gun violence crisis is concentrated in Black neighborhoods damaged by decades of disinvestment and racial discrimination. Trump is unravelling efforts to solve the problem.
by Fred Clasen-Kelly and Renuka Rayasam

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‘A patchwork of prohibition’: Cities, counties find ways to block cannabis businesses

‘A patchwork of prohibition’: Cities, counties find ways to block cannabis businesses

Cities like Silver Bay have adopted ordinances that prohibit cannabis businesses, even though it’s against state law. But small business owners don’t have the money or time to take them to court.
by Nicole Ki

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Overdose deaths disproportionately impact older Black men. Few programs in Minnesota exist to support them

Overdose deaths disproportionately impact older Black men. Few programs in Minnesota exist to support them

Synthetic opioids such as fentanyl have accelerated overdoses for Black men ages 55 to 74 who have suffered disproportionately for decades. One Ramsey County nonprofit is working to fill the gap.
by Ngoc Bui

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Newly appointed Office of Cannabis Management director says state has issued 13 microbusiness licenses

Newly appointed Office of Cannabis Management director says state has issued 13 microbusiness licenses

Gov. Tim Walz named Eric Taubel to the role on Thursday. Taubel has been serving as interim director of the Office of Cannabis Management since January.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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