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THC edibles surge in Minnesota but safety rules are loose, regulators aren’t ready
With little state oversight, the public has no way to know what’s in synthetic-THC edibles and drinks. National observers say Minnesota’s new law is poorly constructed and potentially dangerous. Internal state emails obtained by MPR News show regulators struggling with basic questions around the law just before it took effect in July.
Art Hounds: Minnesota multimedia shows challenge viewers
In “Between the Stripes, Under the Stars” at St. Catherine University, 10 female artists explore American identity. The juried art show, “Trail Mix” at the Whit Gallery in St. Cloud celebrates the beauty of nature and the work to combat climate change. “Careful, May Fall Apart” by art therapist Lauren Callis explores love and loss at Pink Slip Gallery.
Malcolm, Harrington, Mueller to leave Walz administration
Some of Gov. Tim Walz’s key cabinet members — Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm, Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington and Education Commissioner Heather Mueller — won’t continue in his second term.
Snow totals surpass 20 inches on parts of Minnesota's North Shore
Snow continued to pile up along Minnesota’s North Shore on Wednesday, as totals from this week’s prolonged early season winter storm surpassed 20 inches in some locations.
Child care staff shortage forces some Minnesota centers to consider shutting doors
Child care facilities around the state are facing the same issues many care-providing industries, such as nursing homes, face. They’ve been able to find enough people to care for children before, but parents are increasingly desperate for slots as the other arm of child care — family child care providers — continue to close.
Fairview, Sanford health care systems plan to merge
The regional care giants say they are in discussions now and intend to combine next year. Public criticism in Minnesota scuttled a similar proposal in 2013.