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Morning Announcements for Aug. 1-2
Here are the morning announcements for Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, and Friday, Aug. 2. 2024.
Touched by cancer, Minnesota’s ‘Dragon Divas’ find power paddling as one
For many Minnesotans, dragon boat racing is a fun way to enjoy the water and form new friendships. But for more than 80 women in the Twin Cities who’ve survived cancer, it runs much deeper. They’ve forged a sisterhood that’s helped them heal.
Big job ahead for panel tasked with felony marijuana expungements
Tens of thousands of low-level marijuana-related cases have already been erased but the task of expunging records of felony convictions is far more complex. A new state board is figuring out how to do it. 
Job Interview: Cannabis cultivator got her start by growing tomatoes with dad
A year after cannabis was legalized in Minnesota, dispensaries in tribal nations have been cultivating and selling the drug. Nahayla Londo of the Waabigwan Mashkiki Dispensary in White Earth Nation, assumed growing marijuana would be similar to her family's vegetable garden.
Minnesotans in the Olympics and more sports news
On Thursday, Suni Lee is defending her gold medal in the women’s all-around final. It’s the first time she’s competed in the all-around against teammate Simone Biles, who won gold in 2016.
Flying cars in Minnesota? ‘Jetson's law’ could pave the way
Several new laws go into effect Thursday in Minnesota. One of them is “Jetson’s law,” named after the 1960’s space age cartoon. The law includes provisions for the use of flying cars.
CEO of Minnesota’s largest adult-use marijuana operation reflects on one year of legalization
Today marks one year of legalized recreational marijuana. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Zach Wilson, CEO of the White Earth operation known as Waabigwan Mashkiki, to reflect on this first year and look forward to what's next.