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Minnesota’s cannabis grant program invests in communities harmed by ‘war on drugs’
Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management is giving out nearly $1 million in grants to 11 nonprofit organizations across the state. The funding indirectly comes from tax revenue generated by the now legal sale of marijuana.
Group of survivors helps families navigate grief after sudden, tragic violence
Sudden violence can take a loved one away in an instant. A national group with chapters in Minnesota hopes to provide extra relief to families of those who are murdered.
‘A historic thing’: Duluth dispensary is first state-licensed microbusiness to sell cannabis
Legacy Cannabis in Duluth opened at 4:20 p.m. on Tuesday. They are the first state-licensed cannabis microbusiness to start selling recreational cannabis in Minnesota.
‘We grew up together’: As Stillwater prison closes, prisoners feel conflicted
Stillwater prison is closing because officials say it’s outdated, dangerous and falling apart. But some prisoners say Stillwater has advantages and the closure is bittersweet.
Special election will fill Hortman seat but candidates agree they can't fill her void
Voters are choosing between Democrat XP Lee and Republican Ruth Bittner to fill House District seat 34B, which was previously held by slain former Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman.
Minnesota Lynx dominate Golden State Valkyries in 101–72 victory
Napheesa Collier scored 20 points to lead five players in double figures and the Minnesota Lynx breezed to a 101-72 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Sunday in Game 1 of the best-of-three first-round WNBA series. Fans decked out in pink wigs and Lynx merch from now and decades ago were ceaseless in their support. They want one thing: “We gotta get the ring.”