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Minnesota’s cannabis grant program invests in communities harmed by ‘war on drugs’

Minnesota’s cannabis grant program invests in communities harmed by ‘war on drugs’

Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management is giving out nearly $1 million in grants to 11 nonprofit organizations across the state. The funding indirectly comes from tax revenue generated by the now legal sale of marijuana.
by Molly Castle Work

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Last official week of summer brings the heat, with rain on the way

Last official week of summer brings the heat, with rain on the way

Hopefully last week’s cool temperatures didn’t lead you to take out your window AC unit or turn your heat on. This week Minnesota has zigzagged back to seriously summery heat.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Group of survivors helps families navigate grief after sudden, tragic violence

Group of survivors helps families navigate grief after sudden, tragic violence

Sudden violence can take a loved one away in an instant. A national group with chapters in Minnesota hopes to provide extra relief to families of those who are murdered.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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As Annunciation goes back to school, former Red Lake principal reflects on healing after shooting

As Annunciation goes back to school, former Red Lake principal reflects on healing after shooting

Chris Dunshee likely knows how staff and students are feeling at Annunciation. He was the principal at Red Lake High School in 2005 when a student killed 10 people, including himself.
by Emily Bright and Gretchen Brown

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‘A historic thing’: Duluth dispensary is first state-licensed microbusiness to sell cannabis

‘A historic thing’: Duluth dispensary is first state-licensed microbusiness to sell cannabis

Legacy Cannabis in Duluth opened at 4:20 p.m. on Tuesday. They are the first state-licensed cannabis microbusiness to start selling recreational cannabis in Minnesota.
by Dan Kraker

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Xcel is pushing for rate hike. Here's what it could mean for your bill

Xcel is pushing for rate hike. Here's what it could mean for your bill

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission is holding public meetings around the state in September to hear feedback on Xcel's proposed electricity rate hikes, which could raise bills by an average of $13 a month. The utility company says the increase would fund clean energy and reliability upgrades.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Mississippi River mayors meet in the Twin Cities to tackle shared challenges

Mississippi River mayors meet in the Twin Cities to tackle shared challenges

Mayors of cities and towns on the bank of the Mississippi River are meeting for the first time since the federal government cut funding to disaster mitigation and assessment, which are tools many river communities rely on as they face frequent flooding and drought.
by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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