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Marijuana law modifications are on tap before legal sales take root
Recreational cannabis was legalized in Minnesota last year, but it won’t be broadly available for purchase from dispensaries before 2025. There's still a lot of work ahead to make that happen.
Democrats lean into border security as it shapes contest for control of Congress
With immigration shaping the elections that will decide control of Congress, Democrats are trying to outflank Republicans and convince voters they can address problems at the U.S. border with Mexico, embracing an issue that has traditionally been used against them.
As Green Line extension languishes, some lawmakers want future light rail in state hands
A bill being considered at the Capitol would take authority over light rail construction away from the Metropolitan Council and give it to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Underpass underway: Downtown Moorhead project separating trains and traffic
A $120 million project will drop street traffic below two busy rail lines passing through Moorhead. Cars and pedestrians currently being forced to wait for trains to pass will now be able to move more freely.
New chief executive for Mille Lacs Band decided in Minnesota Chippewa Tribe primaries
Candidates who receive more than 50 percent of the vote in the primary election are declared the winner, according to the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe’s election ordinance, Under this provision, the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe has elected a new chief executive.