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'Wild West': Minnesota authorities worry THC edibles market may outrun the law

'Wild West': Minnesota authorities worry THC edibles market may outrun the law

Demand is high for THC products in Minnesota, yet basic questions around what’s illegal and what happens when the cops get called have largely gone unanswered. A smoke shop transaction that ended with a 70-year-old diabetic in the hospital offers a look at the problem authorities face as the market expands.  
by Tom Scheck

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Winter is over — sort of. Paul Huttner has the lowdown on the first day of meteorological spring.

Winter is over — sort of. Paul Huttner has the lowdown on the first day of meteorological spring.

Much of the upper Midwest has been seeing exceptional rain and snow levels this winter. MPR Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner talks with Cathy Wurzer about snow totals and temperature records this season. And on the first day of meteorological spring, Huttner has a detailed forecast and a spring flood update.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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It's March! It's time to start your (indoor) garden and plan your summer bounty

It's March! It's time to start your (indoor) garden and plan your summer bounty

Today, March 1, marks the first day of meteorological spring and gardening expert Meg Cowden is already plotting her garden! Meg lives in the Twin Cities metro. She is the author of Plant Grow Harvest Repeat and founder of the Modern Garden Guild. She talks with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about preparing your summer garden — now.
by Ellen Finn and Cathy Wurzer

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St. Paul company brings craft to non-alcoholic beer

St. Paul company brings craft to non-alcoholic beer

The technology to dealcoholize beer has been around for a long time, but not at a price point that let craft brewers join the market with their more refined brews. A St. Paul company is changing that.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Can a new code of conduct improve safety on metro transit?

Can a new code of conduct improve safety on metro transit?

After a brutal attack on Monday of a transgender woman at a light rail station in Minneapolis, Cathy Wurzer talks with Representative Brad Tabke about a state bill aimed to improve safety on the metro transit system.
by Alanna Elder and Cathy Wurzer

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How to help kids and teens with their mental health, students weigh in

The isolation and disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic impacted teenagers struggling with mental health issues. Three experts share approaches on what adults, parents and school counselors can do to help kids dealing with anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation.
by Angela Davis, Kelly Gordon and Nicole Johnson

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Students across Minnesota prepare for history day competitions

This is a big week for middle and high school students across Minnesota. Regional history day competitions begin today and continue throughout this month. The annual contest involves tens of thousands of students in grades 6 through 12 who take a deep dive into the past.
by Alanna Elder and Cathy Wurzer

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Musician Aby Wolf on collaboration, people-pleasing and her surprise EP

Musician Aby Wolf on collaboration, people-pleasing and her surprise EP

Climate anxiety, interconnectedness, collective action: These themes are all part of Minneapolis musician Aby Wolf's newest EP, which she released — by surprise — on Bandcamp on Friday.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Lifeline or logistical problem? Paid leave debate unfurls at Capitol

Lifeline or logistical problem? Paid leave debate unfurls at Capitol

As Minnesota lawmakers put a proposal for paid family and medical leave through its paces, employers try to get a handle on the implications.
by Brian Bakst

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