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Fairview, Sanford health care systems plan to merge

Fairview, Sanford health care systems plan to merge

The regional care giants say they are in discussions now and intend to combine next year. Public criticism in Minnesota scuttled a similar proposal in 2013.
by Andrew Krueger

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Walmart offers to pay $3.1 billion to settle opioid lawsuits

Walmart offers to pay $3.1 billion to settle opioid lawsuits

The retail giant become the latest major player in the drug industry to announce a plan to settle lawsuits filed by state and local governments over the toll of opioids sold at its pharmacies.
by The Associated Press

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Confused about Minnesota's THC edibles law? This cannabis attorney has answers

Confused about Minnesota's THC edibles law? This cannabis attorney has answers

In July Minnesota legalized edibles containing small amounts of hemp-derived THC. This is the biggest step the state has taken in legalizing marijuana but after six months, there is still a lot of confusion on sale regulations leading to cities to make it up as they go.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gretchen Brown and Sam Stroozas

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Boil water advisory lifted for parts of Maplewood, eastern St. Paul

Boil water advisory lifted for parts of Maplewood, eastern St. Paul

St. Paul Regional Water Services has lifted a boil-water advisory that had been in place for parts of Maplewood and parts of St. Paul’s east side, saying the water is safe to drink.
by Tim Nelson

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Teens hired to work overnight as slaughterhouse cleaners, regulators allege

Teens hired to work overnight as slaughterhouse cleaners, regulators allege

Federal regulators say a Wisconsin cleaning contractor has illegally hired minors to work at slaughterhouses, including at the Turkey Valley Farms plant in Marshall, Minn. and the JBS pork processing facility in Worthington, Minn.
by Matt Sepic

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Election results improve prospects for legalized recreational marijuana in Minnesota

Election results improve prospects for legalized recreational marijuana in Minnesota

Advocates for legalizing recreational marijuana in Minnesota say the prospects of that happening have improved, in the wake of this week's election results that saw the DFL take control of both legislative chambers.
by Tim Nelson

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