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The FDA restricts a psychoactive mushroom used in some edibles

The FDA restricts a psychoactive mushroom used in some edibles

The Food and Drug Administration has told food manufacturers the psychoactive mushroom Amanita muscaria isn’t authorized for food, including edibles, because it doesn’t meet safety standards.
by Will Stone

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Duluth’s Spirit Mountain celebrates 50 years of skiing

Duluth’s Spirit Mountain celebrates 50 years of skiing

Spirit Mountain Recreation Area, which opened its ski slopes in 1974 with support from the state legislature and the city of Duluth, celebrates its 50th anniversary this weekend.
by Dan Kraker

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Who can say it’s healthy? The FDA has a new definition for food labels

Who can say it’s healthy? The FDA has a new definition for food labels

At a time when more than half the American diet comes from processed, packaged foods, the FDA has new rules aimed at helping people make healthier choices in the grocery store.
by Allison Aubrey

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Arctic Cat to cease operations at Thief River Falls, St. Cloud plants

Arctic Cat to cease operations at Thief River Falls, St. Cloud plants

The iconic Minnesota maker of snowmobiles and other outdoor vehicles, says it will suspend manufacturing at its facilities in Thief River Falls and St. Cloud next year. A company spokesperson said the actions are difficult but necessary to reduce costs, due to challenging business conditions in the powersports industry.
by MPR News Staff

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Coffee prices are higher than ever. Here’s what it means for your cup

Coffee prices are higher than ever. Here’s what it means for your cup

Droughts in top coffee-growing countries have shrunk the supply of beans. Supermarket brands like Nescafé and Folgers have already raised prices — but the world keeps drinking more and more coffee.
by Alina Selyukh

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