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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.
Morning Announcements for Sept. 15
These are the Morning Announcements for Monday, Sept. 15. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
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 composer finds insects make bee-autiful music
When a scientist friend suggested Doug Harbin listen in on the noises of bees and butterflies for inspiration, the Moorhead composer couldn’t resist.
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.”
‘She taught us to live fully’: Remembering Harper Moyski
Over 2,000 people gathered to honor 10-year-old Harper Moyski on Sunday who was one of two children who were shot and killed at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis last month.