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MN Shortlist, Aug. 22-28: Davina and the Vagabonds, ghost signs and more

MN Shortlist, Aug. 22-28: Davina and the Vagabonds, ghost signs and more

MN Shortlist is your weekly curated roundup of recommended events from MPR News, highlighting standout performances, exhibits and gatherings around the region.
by Jacob Aloi, Anika Besst and Alex V. Cipolle

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Review: Soft-serve beer makes its debut and s'mores abound

Review: Soft-serve beer makes its debut and s'mores abound

This year’s roster of new Minnesota State Fair foods includes a wide variety of new foods and drinks to sample. And as she’s done every year, food writer Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl was out there bright and early on the first day to try every single new offering.
by Emily Bright and Ngoc Bui

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Lights out for fireflies? Climate change, pesticides and light pollution threaten lightning bug population

Lights out for fireflies? Climate change, pesticides and light pollution threaten lightning bug population

MPR News Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner talked with journalist Eric Berger about the declining population rate for fireflies across the country.
by Paul Huttner and Matthew Alvarez

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‘A patchwork of prohibition’: Cities, counties find ways to block cannabis businesses

‘A patchwork of prohibition’: Cities, counties find ways to block cannabis businesses

Cities like Silver Bay have adopted ordinances that prohibit cannabis businesses, even though it’s against state law. But small business owners don’t have the money or time to take them to court.
by Nicole Ki

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Rochester considers delaying clean energy goal

Rochester considers delaying clean energy goal

Brian Ross from the Great Plains Institute said several changes by the Trump administration are creating an uncertain situation for cities like Rochester that are trying to move toward cleaner energy sources.
by Catharine Richert and Ngoc Bui

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