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Online dietitians backed by General Mills, big food companies using ‘anti-diet’ language to promote junk food

Online dietitians backed by General Mills, big food companies using ‘anti-diet’ language to promote junk food

A slew of social media influencers are encouraging users to enjoy sugary foods guilt free. However, a recent investigation found that major food companies are capitalizing on the “anti-diet” campaign by paying online dietitians to get people to consume more of their highly processed foods. 
by Emily Reese, Josh Cobb and Ngoc Bui

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Minnesota lawmakers debate tighter rules for tech companies over content that could harm kids

Minnesota lawmakers debate tighter rules for tech companies over content that could harm kids

Across the country, states are scrambling to shield young social media users from harmful content. Minnesota lawmakers are debating steps to address mental health and harassment concerns amid threats they could invite lawsuits.
by Dana Ferguson

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2 Hennepin County deputies injured in Minnetonka, ‘armed’ person dies

2 Hennepin County deputies injured in Minnetonka, ‘armed’ person dies

Two Hennepin County sheriff’s deputies were injured Wednesday while executing a felony arrest warrant in Minnetonka. Both are expected to survive their injuries. In addition, an “armed” person died in an apparent exchange of gunfire, according to the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Department.
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Bills offer birth justice, reduced mortality for Black and Indigenous Minnesotans

Bills offer birth justice, reduced mortality for Black and Indigenous Minnesotans

Black and Indigenous pregnant Minnesotans have long faced more health disparities than their white counterparts. Now, there’s a push at the Legislature to change that.
by Melissa Olson and Gracie Stockton

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Lawsuit: Threats, alleged retribution marked Hutchinson’s time as Hennepin County sheriff

Lawsuit: Threats, alleged retribution marked Hutchinson’s time as Hennepin County sheriff

Current and former members of the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office — including current Sheriff Dawanna Witt — blasted former sheriff Dave Hutchinson in a lawsuit Wednesday alleging bigotry, erratic behavior and threats of retribution by him that led some to fear for their careers and their lives.
by Cari Spencer and Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Uber, Lyft in Minneapolis: City Council proposes extension to rideshare ordinance implementation

Uber, Lyft in Minneapolis: City Council proposes extension to rideshare ordinance implementation

Some Minneapolis City Council members are proposing an extension on the city’s controversial rideshare ordinance in an effort to better prepare for changes to the industry.
by Jon Collins, Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Anna Haecherl

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Xcel Energy hopes charging more for electricity during peak hours will encourage customers to shift energy use

Xcel Energy hopes charging more for electricity during peak hours will encourage customers to shift energy use

Utilities are turning to so-called “time-of-use” rates to encourage customers to shift some of their energy use away from periods of high demand, when producing and delivering energy is more expensive and often, more polluting.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Tribal council and Becker County discuss, disagree over White Earth Forest future

Tribal council and Becker County discuss, disagree over White Earth Forest future

Members of the White Earth Nation Tribal Council shared their vision for the return of the White Earth Forest with the Becker County Board of Commissioners Tuesday. The Commissioners then shared their own different view. However both sides say they are willing to keep the dialog going.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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