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Federal hemp ban leaves Minnesota THC sellers in limbo

Federal hemp ban leaves Minnesota THC sellers in limbo

Minnesota already regulates hemp edibles, but it's unclear what Congress’ new cannabis rules mean for the state. That’s creating uncertainty for businesses that sell other hemp-derived beverages and other products.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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Rural Minnesotans of color skipping medical care out of fear of ICE

Rural Minnesotans of color skipping medical care out of fear of ICE

Medical providers are increasingly concerned that some of their rural patients who need to drive long distances to see specialists are missing appointments because they fear being picked up by federal immigration agents.
by Molly Castle Work

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Therapist explains the collective trauma Minnesotans have endured during the federal surge

Therapist explains the collective trauma Minnesotans have endured during the federal surge

Anxiety, fear, anger and relief all came to a head Thursday when White House border czar Tom Homan announced the end of the federal immigration crackdown in the state.
by Cathy Wurzer, Heidi Raschke and Megan Burks

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Minnesota sues after CDC cuts millions of dollars in public health grants

Minnesota sues after CDC cuts millions of dollars in public health grants

A judge issued the temporary restraining order Thursday after Attorney General Keith Ellison and other attorneys general filed a lawsuit against the federal Office of Management and Budget.
by Erica Zurek

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How building community supports mental health

In times of stress, building community can support our mental health. MPR News host Catharine Richert talks with organizers Autumn Brown and adrienne maree brown about new communities forming in Minnesota — and how to stay connected even with people who see things very differently.
by Catharine Richert and Cari Dwyer

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Living through crisis: How to cope with grief, unrelenting stress and toxic positivity

Living through crisis: How to cope with grief, unrelenting stress and toxic positivity

Do you find yourself dealing with angry people, grief or toxic positivity right now? How are you doing when there is so much turmoil in Minnesota? MPR News talks with her guests about living through crisis.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Kidney recipient arrested by ICE in Rochester last week still isn't getting needed medications

Kidney recipient arrested by ICE in Rochester last week still isn't getting needed medications

The wife of a kidney transplant recipient tells MPR News that four days after his arrest, the man still has not received the medications he needs to keep his body from rejecting the kidney.
by Molly Castle Work and David Schaper

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