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Animal sedative, xylazine, mixed with fentanyl linked to Minnesota deaths

Animal sedative, xylazine, mixed with fentanyl linked to Minnesota deaths

Some Minnesota health officials say they are seeing deaths connected to a drug sometimes used to prolong the high of fentanyl and other opioids, and which may be interfering with a common overdose-reversal treatment.
by Michelle Wiley

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Bringing back the white pine, a foundational American tree

In a state renowned for its forests, there is arguably no Minnesota tree more majestic than the white pine. After logging nearly wiped out the species a century ago, longstanding efforts to bring them back are beginning to take root.
by Dan Kraker

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Promoting Hmong culture: Fashion and music at the Armory

Promoting Hmong culture: Fashion and music at the Armory

Hmong Nouveau presented viewers with a mix of fashion and music, showcasing Hmong designers, dancers, choreographers and musicians.
by Jacob Aloi

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Paid family leave on a fast track at Minnesota Capitol

Paid family leave on a fast track at Minnesota Capitol

This year’s election put DFLers in control at the Minnesota Capitol starting in January, and leaders say passing a paid family and medical leave program is one of their top priorities.
by Dana Ferguson

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Omar responds to McCarthy claim he'll strip her from commitees

Omar responds to McCarthy claim he'll strip her from commitees

House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy said Sunday he would strip Rep. Ilhan Omar’s committee assignments if he's elected speaker in January. In response, Omar said McCarthy’s comments are contributing to a rise in hateful discourse in politics.
by Samuel King and MPR News Staff

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Food insecurity is increasing across Minnesota

Food insecurity is increasing across Minnesota

As inflation squeezes family budgets, organizations that work to address hunger are trying to manage increasing demand for food. Their budgets are also being pinched by more people needing help, and the rising cost of food.
by Dan Gunderson

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Vikings' strong start hits a speed bump

Vikings' strong start hits a speed bump

Despite Sunday’s disappointing 40 to 3 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, the Minnesota Vikings are still off to their best start, at 8-2, since the 2017 season. Excitement was certainly high among fans who flocked to downtown Minneapolis for the big match-up.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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