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Senate passes marijuana legalization, bill heads into final discussions
The Minnesota Senate passage of a legal marijuana framework puts the shift in drug policy on the doorstep. If House and Senate negotiators can merge their bills, Gov. Tim Walz is prepared to sign a compromise.
Heavy rain last week preludes wet weather again this week
With two rainy weeks behind us, the chance of the dry season starting may be some time away. Mark Seeley joins MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about that and more.
Backyard chickens are having their moment in the spotlight
Backyard chickens are having a moment. Around Minnesota, many communities which once outlawed keeping a coop in the backyard are relaxing those regulations.
Wet weather may mean more mosquitoes, ticks across Minnesota this summer
Summer in Minnesota is celebrated, but it does come with some nuisances: mosquitos and ticks. And the above-normal snow and rainfall across much of the state over the past few months may mean those nuisances are worse this summer, compared to recent years.
Sudanese Farming Group works to grow culturally relevant crops, get access to land
Last year, Khalid Elhassan began working outside his full-time engineering job to start a farming collective near the Food Group’s warehouse in New Hope. MPR News Host Emily Bright talked with Khalid Elhassen, founder of the Sudanese Farming Group, about the effort.
Ancient vessels and fresh ingredients: MIA and local chef team up for neighborhood boost
The Minneapolis Institute of Art tapped local chef Tammy Wong to prepare a multi-course menu for a lavish, after-hours banquet inside one of its exhibit Wednesday night. For both Wong and the organizers, it was a chance to bring people together again in the Whittier neighborhood after a tough few years.
The city of Minneapolis seeks input on new climate equity plan
With global calls for immediate climate action rising, what role can cities play in fighting climate change? The city of Minneapolis has been leading the way in answering this question as it looks to create a new climate action plan.
It takes a village to raise a thriving family
You know the saying, “it takes a village to raise a child,” but it takes a lot to create and foster healthy families. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with her guests about strategies for good parenting.