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Black bears move farther south and west in Minnesota; expert says don't fear

Black bears move farther south and west in Minnesota; expert says don't fear

Andrew Tri, bear project leader at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, told MPR News their range has been stretching south and west since the ‘60s and ‘70s, but “markedly so over the last 20 years.”
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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ICE is spending millions of dollars on iris scanners, expanding its arsenal of tech tools

ICE is spending millions of dollars on iris scanners, expanding its arsenal of tech tools

ICE is expanding its use of iris recognition technology, with plans to deploy hundreds of scanning devices across the country. The practice raises concerns among privacy experts that the Department of Homeland Security is amassing a database of biometric data.
by Meg Anderson

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Minneapolis City Council calls on mayor to collaborate in search for new police chief

Minneapolis City Council calls on mayor to collaborate in search for new police chief

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is facing criticism from city council members over his handling of investigations into former Police Chief Brian O’Hara, who resigned after investigators found he likely interfered with a probe into his conduct.
by Jon Collins

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Here’s how a new law will change Minnesota’s cannabis and hemp industries

Here’s how a new law will change Minnesota’s cannabis and hemp industries

Cannabis and hemp supply chains will merge, businesses making hemp-derived products will have an easier time transitioning into the cannabis market, hemp-derived THC drinks can now be sold in sizes similar to liquor bottles, and more.
by Nicole Ki

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