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Founder of proposed cannabis facility in Le Sueur waits for next steps in stalled licensing lottery

Founder of proposed cannabis facility in Le Sueur waits for next steps in stalled licensing lottery

Minnesota Valley Cannabis Company wants to open a cannabis-growing facility in a former Green Giant research facility in Le Sueur. The company is planning to renovate the 48,000-square-foot building to grow and package cannabis products, but a delay in the state’s licensing lottery means the project is at a standstill.
by Hannah Yang

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Trump’s cabinet picks could reshape U.S. climate policy

Trump’s cabinet picks could reshape U.S. climate policy

Kiley Price with Inside Climate News spoke to MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner about what three Donald Trump cabinet picks could mean for the future of climate policy and renewable energy progress.
by Paul Huttner and Matthew Alvarez

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As Minnesota school absences climb, lawmakers focus on possible policy fixes

As Minnesota school absences climb, lawmakers focus on possible policy fixes

Legislators spent months quizzing students, advocates and school leaders on Minnesota’s high rates of absenteeism. They’re eyeing systemic changes to get students back into classrooms. 
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Art Hounds: Chamber singers, dreamy art and an arts retreat

Art Hounds: Chamber singers, dreamy art and an arts retreat

This week, Art Hounds recommend the Worthington Chamber Singers’ Christmas concert, “Dreams and Abstract Schemes” and the Tofte Lake Center.
by Emily Bright

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Minnesota budget update shows $1.1B less than prior forecast

Minnesota budget update shows $1.1B less than prior forecast

The economic report released Wednesday morning by state budget officials projects a downturn, with only a $616 million cushion expected by the end of the next budget period. The new data will guide lawmakers when budget deliberations begin in January. 
by Clay Masters and Brian Bakst

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Transgender powerlifter asks Minnesota Supreme Court to let her compete in women’s events

Transgender powerlifter asks Minnesota Supreme Court to let her compete in women’s events

Attorneys for a transgender athlete have urged the Minnesota Supreme Court to allow her to compete in the women’s division at powerlifting events, saying she’s protected against discrimination by the Minnesota Human Rights Act.
by The Associated Press

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State police obtain phone video showing 2021 shooting of Winston Smith

State police obtain phone video showing 2021 shooting of Winston Smith

The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension did not release the video or describe it in detail, but the agency says the footage shows the fatal shooting of Winston Smith in Minneapolis on June 3, 2021.
by MPR News Staff and Matt Sepic

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St. Cloud appoints first Somali American to city council

St. Cloud appoints first Somali American to city council

On a unanimous vote, the city council appointed Hudda Ibrahim to fill a vacancy on the seven-member board. She replaces Jake Anderson, who was elected St. Cloud mayor last month.
by Kirsti Marohn

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