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The state of marijuana in Minnesota

The state of marijuana in Minnesota

Marijuana has been legal for medical use in Minnesota since 2014. Is it working for people? How has it affected health and wellness in Minnesota? Will recreational usage be legalized soon? What are the factors that contribute to a state legalizing recreational marijuana use? And what are the concerns for a community once that happens?
by Angela Davis and Susan Davis

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Bill that bans 'conversion therapy' clears Minn. House committee

Bill that bans 'conversion therapy' clears Minn. House committee

DFL lawmakers in the Minnesota House are trying again this year to ban the practice known as conversion therapy, which seeks to change a person’s sexual orientation. A House panel advanced the measure, but its prospects look slim in the Senate.
by Tim Pugmire

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Sharon Says So answers questions about Ukraine

Sharon Says So answers questions about Ukraine

Former high school government teacher Sharon McMahon of Duluth helps Instagram followers make sense of the Ukraine crisis.
by Cathy Wurzer and Kelly Gordon

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Larry Jacobs on Cory Hepola's run for governor and the rise of third parties

Former Kare 11 TV Reporter and WCCO Radio host, Cory Hepola announced his run for governor under the Forward Party of Minnesota. Larry Jacobs joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about Hepola's run for governor, the rise of third parties and what the future holds for them.
by Cathy Wurzer and Simone Cazares

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Ex-broadcaster Hepola launches 3rd party governor bid

Ex-broadcaster Hepola launches 3rd party governor bid

Third party candidates have been factors in tight Minnesota statewide races, but Cory Hepola is seeking the first outsider win since 1998.
by Brian Bakst

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Biden touts new money for bridge, road repair in Superior speech

Biden touts new money for bridge, road repair in Superior speech

One day after delivering his first State of the Union address, President Joe Biden traveled to the Twin Ports Wednesday to talk about the expected impact of his $1.2 trillion infrastructure spending package on Minnesota, Wisconsin and the nation.
by Dan Kraker and The Associated Press

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5 takeaways from Biden's State of the Union address

5 takeaways from Biden's State of the Union address

The president painted an optimistic view of life amid the pandemic in front of a much more unified-looking Congress than in past years.
by Domenico Montanaro

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