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On the 10th anniversary of legalized gay marriage in Minnesota, an activist remembers the fight for equality

On the 10th anniversary of legalized gay marriage in Minnesota, an activist remembers the fight for equality

August first marks the 10th anniversary of marriage equality in Minnesota, a long-fought battle that made Minnesota the 12th state to give LGBTQ+ people equal marriage rights.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Cannabis in Minnesota: What’s legal Aug. 1 and what’s not?

Cannabis in Minnesota: What’s legal Aug. 1 and what’s not?

Adults 21 and older in Minnesota can use, possess and grow certain amounts of marijuana beginning Aug. 1. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about what’s legal, what’s not and what’s next with a Minnesota mayor and a state lawmaker behind the cannabis legalization law.
by Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom and Nicole Johnson

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Aquatic group works to offer year-round pool access to north Minneapolis

Aquatic group works to offer year-round pool access to north Minneapolis

Since north Minneapolis’ only public indoor pool closed in 2007, a group formed a swimming and triathlon team to ensure young people continued to swim. Now the organization, V3 Sports is on the verge of restoring year-round access to a pool, and more.
by Aaliyah Demry

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Climate change gives our era its own name: Anthropocene

Climate change gives our era its own name: Anthropocene

Every so often on the show, we get some insight into earth's history from Jim Cotter, professor of geology at the University of Minnesota – Morris.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Civil jury finds St. Paul cop liable in on-duty 2017 killing

Civil jury finds St. Paul cop liable in on-duty 2017 killing

A federal jury on Monday found St. Paul police officer Nathaniel Younce civilly liable for the fatal shooting of Cordale Handy in 2017. Jurors on Tuesday awarded $11.5 million in damages to Handy’s family.
by Matt Sepic and Jon Collins

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