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Reverb - News for Young Adults

Reverb is an initiative and a reporting team from MPR News focused on serving younger (and young-at-heart) Minnesotans.

We know Minnesota is changing and younger adults want news in new, more accessible ways. Reverb covers trending topics, local issues, and stories that matter to Minnesotans.

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The ‘Gay Bowl’ flag football championship is coming to Minnesota for the first time

The ‘Gay Bowl’ flag football championship is coming to Minnesota for the first time

Players from dozens of leagues across the country that are members of the National Gay Flag Football League are headed to the Twin Cities to play in the championships Oct. 8-11 at the National Sports Center in Blaine.
by Sam Stroozas

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Forget the broom at home: These Minnesota witches prefer to be on the lake

Forget the broom at home: These Minnesota witches prefer to be on the lake

At least four “witch paddles” are taking place in Minnesota over the next few weeks. Guests will don their witchiest gear and take to the open water to celebrate womanhood and Halloween.
by Sam Stroozas

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Minnesota teens are using less cannabis. Some groups are still at higher risk

Minnesota teens are using less cannabis. Some groups are still at higher risk

Minnesota high schoolers are using cannabis at lower rates than a decade ago, but researchers say disparities remain for marginalized groups. Experts point to changing social norms and prevention efforts that may be driving the decline.
by Nicole Ki

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Gay 90s and a 651 number: Bob the Drag Queen recalls youth in South St. Paul

Gay 90s and a 651 number: Bob the Drag Queen recalls youth in South St. Paul

When he was a teen, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” winner Bob the Drag Queen spent nine months in the Twin Cities. Bob will perform Friday at the Fitzgerald Theater for his “Now Clap!” national tour.
by Kyra Miles

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Minnesota’s legal cannabis market turns 1 as growers ramp up production 

Minnesota’s legal cannabis market turns 1 as growers ramp up production 

The state’s cannabis market surpassed $250 million in sales over the past year while the number of plants has surged. That could mean more products and more competition ahead.
by Nicole Ki

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Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay brings reality TV to Big Lake, other Minnesota cities

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay brings reality TV to Big Lake, other Minnesota cities

Fans heard the news and staked out the Big Lake eatery to snap photos of the British cooking star behind Hell’s Kitchen and other shows. Lake Cafe reopened Wednesday after several days of filming. Ramsay has been spotted in North St. Paul and is expected in Wayzata.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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