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‘A patchwork of prohibition’: Cities, counties find ways to block cannabis businesses

‘A patchwork of prohibition’: Cities, counties find ways to block cannabis businesses

Cities like Silver Bay have adopted ordinances that prohibit cannabis businesses, even though it’s against state law. But small business owners don’t have the money or time to take them to court.
by Nicole Ki

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Countdown to Minnesota paid leave launch puts preparations in spotlight

Countdown to Minnesota paid leave launch puts preparations in spotlight

Come Jan. 1, tens of thousands of Minnesotans who don’t currently get paid family and medical leave through their employers will have access to partial pay through a state-managed program.
by Dana Ferguson

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Board rejects Trump administration’s appeal of Marshall man’s release from ICE custody

Board rejects Trump administration’s appeal of Marshall man’s release from ICE custody

The federal Board of Immigration Appeals has dismissed the Trump administration’s appeal of an immigration judge’s order earlier this year releasing a Marshall man from Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention.
by Hannah Yang

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Settled sounds from old guitars: How Daniels & Baker found joy in the familiar

Settled sounds from old guitars: How Daniels & Baker found joy in the familiar

Twin Cities musicians Jackie Rae Daniels and Nate Baker’s new EP “Amerikinda Minnesorta Folk” showcases some of their favorite numbers and the depth in their rich sound that enhances the duo’s acoustic storytelling. 
by Anika Besst

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Overdose deaths disproportionately impact older Black men. Few programs in Minnesota exist to support them

Overdose deaths disproportionately impact older Black men. Few programs in Minnesota exist to support them

Synthetic opioids such as fentanyl have accelerated overdoses for Black men ages 55 to 74 who have suffered disproportionately for decades. One Ramsey County nonprofit is working to fill the gap.
by Ngoc Bui

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More severe weather shakes already tight affordable housing market

More severe weather shakes already tight affordable housing market

Severe weather events in recent months have damaged or destroyed hundreds of homes, displacing many Minnesotans. And in a state where there’s already a shortage of affordable housing, it’s becoming more difficult for those displaced from their homes to find places to stay — especially during an emergency.
by Hannah Yang

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Photos: 10 of the best, most iconic views in Minnesota

Photos: 10 of the best, most iconic views in Minnesota

From lake cliffs to river bluffs to prairies, there’s an endless list of contenders for the title Minnesota’s Best View. MPR News editor and Wander & Wonder alum Andrew Krueger shares his list of loveliest spots. What are yours?
by Andrew Krueger

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