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Rod Adams endured years of hardships because of a marijuana conviction. Now, Minnesota could legalize the drug

Rod Adams endured years of hardships because of a marijuana conviction. Now, Minnesota could legalize the drug

The marijuana legalization bill on track for passage in the Legislature includes an expungement process that would make it easier for those in similar circumstances to get jobs and housing.
by Joey Peters

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Minnesota Legislature closes in on deal on rebates, Social Security tax break

Minnesota Legislature closes in on deal on rebates, Social Security tax break

A newly released Minnesota Senate tax proposal closely aligns with a House plan on rebates and Social Security taxes. The proposal also offers child care tax credits and property tax aids for homeowners affected by rapidly rising property values.
by Brian Bakst and Dana Ferguson

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Minnesota Legislature considering 2 gun control proposals

Minnesota Legislature considering 2 gun control proposals

The “red flag law” would allow the temporary confiscation of guns from people judged to be an immediate threat to themselves or others, as well as a proposal for expanded background checks for firearms transfers.
by The Associated Press

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Duluth atwitter as cold snap slows songbird migration

The late April cold forced thousands of migrating dark-eyed juncos, rusty blackbirds and other creatures to temporarily pit-stop in Duluth, creating a bonanza for backyard bird-watching.
by Dan Kraker

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Minnesota House passes marijuana bill, more hurdles ahead

Minnesota House passes marijuana bill, more hurdles ahead

House passage of a bill to make cannabis legal and accessible for adults 21 and up comes ahead of a Senate vote expected later this week. But competing versions must be matched up before final action.
by Brian Bakst

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Flooding, lock closures halt barge traffic on stretch of Mississippi River

Flooding, lock closures halt barge traffic on stretch of Mississippi River

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has closed eight of its Mississippi River locks in Minnesota and Wisconsin, saying river levels are unsafe for any navigation for the time being.
by Tim Nelson

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One mile at a time, outdoor enthusiasts create new Driftless Area hiking trail

One mile at a time, outdoor enthusiasts create new Driftless Area hiking trail

Marty Walsh grew up in Chicago, but his love for backpacking and his adopted home of southeast Minnesota has inspired him to create a 100-mile hiking trail that celebrates the topsy-turvy topography of the state's often overlooked Driftless Area.
by Catharine Richert

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Monticello says tests show water not affected by nuclear leak

Monticello says tests show water not affected by nuclear leak

Officials hope to restore public confidence in the city's drinking water, after radioactive tritium leaked from a faulty pipe at the Monticello nuclear plant. The test results showed all samples of the city's water had tritium levels well below federal health limits.
by Kirsti Marohn

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