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Hard kombucha soda, THC drink brewer hopes to expand business with marijuana license

Hard kombucha soda, THC drink brewer hopes to expand business with marijuana license

When Ryan Appleby returned from an overseas deployment and found his body couldn’t handle beer anymore, he decided to create his own adult beverage. Embracing the idea of “why pay for your drinks twice,” he’s pioneering new drinks including hard and THC kombucha sodas — and hopes to break into the marijuana market.
by Gracie Stockton

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Abrupt Rainbow Health closure sparks a scramble to fill gaps in care

Abrupt Rainbow Health closure sparks a scramble to fill gaps in care

State and local agencies, former managers and other organizations are hurrying to reconnect clients to help after the sudden shutdown of Rainbow Health, a Twin Cities HIV and LGBTQ+ services clinic.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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State GOP leader calls Harris-Walz agenda ‘extreme,’ out of touch with rural voters

State GOP leader calls Harris-Walz agenda ‘extreme,’ out of touch with rural voters

“I think that he does very minimal to reach out across the aisle or directly,” Demuth said. “So I don’t think that plays very well, especially in greater Minnesota, when they hear that he is not available and willing to work for all Minnesotans.”
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Tornadoes touch down after severe weather earlier in the week

Tornadoes touch down after severe weather earlier in the week

The beginning of August had tornadoes touching down in parts of Minnesota. Climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley talked about the severe weather in his weekly chat with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Morning Announcements for Aug. 9

Morning Announcements for Aug. 9

Here are the morning announcements for Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
by MPR News Staff

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Democratic primary for west metro seat will tee up special Senate election

Democratic primary for west metro seat will tee up special Senate election

The seat opened after former state Sen. Kelly Morrison stepped down to run for Minnesota’s 3rd Congressional District seat. Morrison’s departure left the state Senate split 33-33. 
by Ellie Roth

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Review: Vinai gives you a big Vang for your buck

Review: Vinai gives you a big Vang for your buck

After five years of development, Chef Yia Vang’s restaurant Vinai has opened in northeast Minneapolis. Jacob Aloi reviews.
by Jacob Aloi

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