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Minnesota marijuana advocates draw on Colorado experience

Minnesota marijuana advocates draw on Colorado experience

As they develop legislation to legalize marijuana, Minnesota lawmakers called in Colorado officials who did it years ago. Those officials offered advice on the best approach to implement a regulatory process, should Minnesota approve such a law.
by Brian Bakst

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Mosquito-borne horse disease found in Minnesota grouse

The discovery of eastern equine encephalitis in three ruffed grouse in Itasca County marks the first time the virus has been confirmed to sicken a Minnesota wild animal. Nationwide 13 people have died from the disease this year.
by MPR News Staff

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19-hour London-to-Sydney test flight shows how to make long hauls tolerable

19-hour London-to-Sydney test flight shows how to make long hauls tolerable

Qantas Airways' approach to the 11,000-mile trip features carefully designed meals and lighting. Passengers are also encouraged to get out of their seats to exercise, and they experience two sunrises in one day.
by Laurel Wamsley

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Bakken Museum announces plans for major renovation

Bakken Museum announces plans for major renovation

The renovation involves the entrance, lobby, classrooms and gallery space in the 21-year-old lower-level wing of the museum near Bde Maka Ska.
by Emily Bright

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White House: Trump undergoes medical exam at Walter Reed

White House: Trump undergoes medical exam at Walter Reed

The appointment wasn’t on his weekend public schedule that was released Friday night. Press secretary Stephanie Grisham said Trump was "anticipating a very busy 2020" and wanted to take advantage of "a free weekend" in Washington to begin "portions of his routine" checkup.
by The Associated Press

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Will you get dementia? Many may not understand their risk

Will you get dementia? Many may not understand their risk

Many older American adults may inaccurately estimate their chances for developing dementia and do useless things to prevent it, new research suggests.
by The Associated Press

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Trump wants insurers and hospitals to show real prices to patients

Trump wants insurers and hospitals to show real prices to patients

Two regulations announced Friday take aim at health care prices. One, to affect patients by 2021, addresses hospital rates. The second, a proposal, would require more upfront clarity from insurers.
by Selena Simmons-Duffin

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