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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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Meet one of the drivers who clears snow off Twin Cities highways

Meet one of the drivers who clears snow off Twin Cities highways

When heavy snowfall hits the state, one person you might see on the roads is Maggie Faris. She’s been plowing snow for nine years with the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
by Lukas Levin

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FBI, St. Paul police probing ICE arrest that resulted in skull fractures

FBI, St. Paul police probing ICE arrest that resulted in skull fractures

Alberto Castañeda Mondragón says agents yanked him from a vehicle, slammed him down and beat him with a baton. ICE has said the man caused his own injuries when he tried to run while handcuffed and fell.
by The Associated Press

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Journalist vows to fight federal charges connected to St. Paul church protest

Journalist vows to fight federal charges connected to St. Paul church protest

Georgia Fort, an independent journalist who documented the protest, made a brief appearance in St. Paul federal court, where she pleaded not guilty to felony civil rights charges along with activist Trahern Crews.
by Matt Sepic

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Minnesota man faces deportation to Laos for a crime he committed more than 30 years ago

Minnesota man faces deportation to Laos for a crime he committed more than 30 years ago

At “Ricky” Chandee pled guilty to assault when he was 18 and served a prison sentence in the early 1990s. Since his release, he has worked for the city of Minneapolis for nearly 30 years. His family says he is not a threat to public safety, despite the Trump administration’s portrayal of him.
by Alanna Elder

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YourClassical: Spring Moon – A Musical Celebration of the Lunar New Year

YourClassical: Spring Moon – A Musical Celebration of the Lunar New Year

YourClassical host Mindy Ratner explores the significance of the holiday and the zodiac signs in Spring Moon – A Musical Celebration of the Lunar New Year in celebration of the Year of the Horse, which begins Feb. 17.

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Minnesota Legislature returns with tears, roses, remembrances of Hortman

Minnesota Legislature returns with tears, roses, remembrances of Hortman

The Minnesota Legislature started its 2026 session by reflecting on the tragedy that rocked lawmakers in 2025: The assassination of Rep. Melissa Hortman.
by Dana Ferguson

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Kidney transplant recipient in ICE custody may be released soon

Kidney transplant recipient in ICE custody may be released soon

A kidney transplant recipient from Minnesota now in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody in Texas may finally be released on bond Tuesday. Javier Abreu-Vasquez has been held by ICE for nearly two weeks and he has not been regularly getting the medications he needs to keep his body from rejecting the donated kidney, according to his wife and his attorney.
by Molly Castle Work

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