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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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Rural Minnesotans of color skipping medical care out of fear of ICE

Rural Minnesotans of color skipping medical care out of fear of ICE

Medical providers are increasingly concerned that some of their rural patients who need to drive long distances to see specialists are missing appointments because they fear being picked up by federal immigration agents.
by Molly Castle Work

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Once considered 'junk,' native rough fish soon could see new catch limits, protections

Once considered 'junk,' native rough fish soon could see new catch limits, protections

For more than a century, native rough fish like redhorse, bowfin and buffalo were lumped in with invasive species like common carp — and not considered worthy of protection or management. But there’s growing respect for the species and concern about a potential population decline. 
by Kirsti Marohn

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Town of Bagley scraps plans to disband police department

Town of Bagley scraps plans to disband police department

In October, the city of Bagley announced they were considering just that. But after months of debate the city council recently voted unanimously to keep its police department for the foreseeable future
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Amid surge, some greater Minnesota sheriffs plan to continue cooperation with ICE

Amid surge, some greater Minnesota sheriffs plan to continue cooperation with ICE

More than half a dozen Minnesota counties have signed agreements to assist ICE to varying degrees, from detaining people in county jails to helping federal agents find and arrest people suspected of immigration violations or other crimes.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Pursued by federal agents, suburban ICE observers remain resolved

Pursued by federal agents, suburban ICE observers remain resolved

After a frightening pursuit by federal agents, suburban ICE observers say fear hasn’t stopped them from protecting their communities.
by Jon Collins

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As immigration crackdown spreads beyond Minneapolis, the small town of Northfield resists

As immigration crackdown spreads beyond Minneapolis, the small town of Northfield resists

Much of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is concentrated in Minneapolis and surrounding cities. But federal agents are making arrests across Minnesota and community members are banding together to keep watch and support immigrant neighbors.
by Cait Kelley

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Some immigrants in greater Minnesota fear leaving their homes

Some immigrants in greater Minnesota fear leaving their homes

Amid immigration enforcement efforts across the state, a nonprofit leader in the Fargo-Moorhead area said that many immigrants he deals with are afraid to leave their homes, and some organizations and businesses are trying to help out. 
by Noah Bloch

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