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Dozens speak in favor of repealing Minneapolis ban on adult bathhouses, sex venues
More than 30 people who spoke at public hearings Tuesday and Wednesday supported ordinances that would overturn a longtime ban on bathhouses and sex venues. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey also voiced support.
Minneapolis City Council to hear public comments on effort to repeal adult bathhouse ban
The council will host two public hearings this week concerning ordinances that would repeal the adult bathhouse ban. They were banned in 1988 during the peak of the AIDS epidemic, but advocates say after nearly 40 years it is time to bring them back.
Upcoming hemp-THC ban will tank some Minnesota breweries, drink distributors
A federal ban that could wipe out Minnesota’s booming low-dose, hemp-THC edible market is approaching in November. Despite that, some breweries are continuing to make THC drinks up until the deadline. They hope Congress steps in before it’s too late.