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Judge denies ex-judge’s bid to change name to ‘Judge’
A Ramsey County judge denied former Anoka County Judge John Dehen’s request to legally change his first name to “Judge,” calling the move misleading and made in bad faith.
Dinkytown residents look for fresh, affordable grocery options
A survey conducted by the university’s Undergraduate Student Government found that nearly 83 percent of students delayed getting groceries in the last month because they do not have access to a fresh grocery store.  
Independent dispensaries drown as recreational cannabis supply shortage drags on
With limited options to buy cannabis, small business owners running licensed cannabis dispensaries in Minnesota are left in limbo about when they can get recreational product on their shelves. One shop owner says he may have to close before he can sell.
Three Minneapolis mayor candidates support a stronger policy separating police and ICE
Three challengers for the Minneapolis mayor’s seat say they support a ban on Minneapolis police sharing information with federal immigration agencies or providing crowd control for agencies like ICE. A spokesperson for the mayor says the proposal could backfire on the communities it is meant to protect.
Report: Corn fertilizer is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions
A new report from the Environmental Working Group shows the use of nitrogen fertilizer to grow corn year after year on the same land results in a significant amount of greenhouse gas emissions.