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The Lindstrom farm growing recreational cannabis to make potent extract

The Lindstrom farm growing recreational cannabis to make potent extract

Preston Torres and Max Young, cofounders of Concentrate Labs in Lindstrom, were the second cannabis cultivator to be licensed by the state and have had seeds in the ground since July.
by Nicole Ki

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MN Shortlist, Sept. 26-Oct. 2: Ibsen at the Guthrie and more

MN Shortlist, Sept. 26-Oct. 2: Ibsen at the Guthrie and more

Minnesota Shortlist is your weekly curated roundup of recommended arts events from MPR News, this week including “Jlin: Permutation of Three” at Walker Art Center and “Learning from Place: 100 Years of Mexican American Culture on St. Paul’s West Side.”
by Jacob Aloi and Anika Besst

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Trump’s $100K H1-B visa fee could hit major Minnesota companies, institutions

Trump’s $100K H1-B visa fee could hit major Minnesota companies, institutions

President Donald Trump has issued an executive order that imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions. Hundreds of companies in Minnesota could be affected, including several large employers like Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota.
by Sarah Thamer

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St. Paul opens the taps at new water treatment facility

St. Paul opens the taps at new water treatment facility

St. Paul Regional Water Services opened a new treatment plant this week. The $250 million new facility replaces century-old infrastructure, and officials say it will now be easier to maintain.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Minnesota family held hostage in $8M crypto kidnapping, Texas brothers charged

Minnesota family held hostage in $8M crypto kidnapping, Texas brothers charged

Federal prosecutors say Raymond and Isiah Garcia held a Washington County family hostage for nine hours, holding them at gunpoint and forcing them to transfer millions in cryptocurrency. The incident triggered a massive law enforcement response and led Mahtomedi Public Schools to cancel its homecoming game out of caution.
by Matt Sepic

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