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A Minnesota woman who cast her dead mother's ballot for Trump in 2024 must write an essay on voting
A Minnesota woman was convicted of filling out and submitting a mail-in ballot for her deceased mother in support of Republican Donald Trump during the 2024 presidential election.
State signs cannabis agreement with third tribal nation
A Dakota nation in southeast Minnesota has become the third tribal nation in the state to sign an agreement regulating the sale of cannabis outside tribal land.  
Curious about cannabis for back pain? New European research shows it may help
Millions of Americans use weed to treat chronic pain, but there's little high quality research on whether it works. New findings suggest it can be effective for low back pain, on par with opioids.
Will Hmong deportees ever be allowed to return to the United States? Should Hmong refugees apply for U.S. citizenship? At Sahan’s recent Instagram Live event, we got expert answers to your immigration questions.
What to know about data centers in Minnesota
Mega data centers are being proposed across Minnesota. But they use a lot of water and electricity. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert and her guests talk about why these projects are creating so much debate and what you need to know.