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In debate over legal marijuana, Minnesota lawmakers consider forgiveness
Tens of thousands of Minnesotans would be eligible to have some criminal records erased under bills that would legalize recreational marijuana, and there's bipartisan discussion about lowering penalties for marijuana-related crimes.
The Hook and Ladder Lounge in Minneapolis is hosting an International Women's Day celebration Friday night. Meanwhile, MPR's sister station The Current will mark the occasion by featuring women-identifying artists and hosts on the air all day long.
How much snow? When will it start? What you need to know about this weekend's storm
A wide swath of Minnesota is in line for anywhere from 8 to 11 inches of heavy, wet snow. Northern Minnesota could see anywhere from just 4 inches (yes, we've reached the point where 4 inches is considered a small snowfall) to 9 inches.
Students stunned as Argosy University's Eagan campus faces closure
Argosy officials planned to meet with students through Friday to help them sort out what happens next. Around 1,000 students were enrolled at the Eagan campus.
Snow tubes, stream gauges and satellites: How do experts forecast floods?
The National Weather Service is predicting a higher-than-usual risk of flooding this spring, thanks to the winter's heavy snowfall. But how does a flood outlook come together? It takes lots of agencies, lots of researchers, lots of data -- and time.
On Tuesday's Morning Edition we heard from Steve Hunegs, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas, who explained why many Jews feel that Rep. Omar's recent comments were anti-Semitic. But others in the Jewish community disagree with that sentiment, including Amber Harris, who represents the Twin Cities chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace.
Minnesota pledges 100 percent carbon-free energy. Is it possible?
Minnesota already has a 25 percent renewable energy mandate, and close to half of the state's electricity comes from carbon-free sources: renewable energy, which mostly comes from wind but also solar and hydroelectricity; and non-renewable nuclear, which doesn't give off carbon.
Cedar-Riverside residents press police on gun violence
The death of a 17-year-old on a day when several others were injured by gunfire has galvanized residents of the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood in Minneapolis. Dozens filled a conference room to tell top police officials of their concerns Wednesday.
State lawmakers join those preparing for spring floods
With lots of snow on the ground and more in the forecast, state officials and even the Legislature are starting to prepare for floods.