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Marijuana bill within sight of up-or-down votes at Minnesota Capitol

Marijuana bill within sight of up-or-down votes at Minnesota Capitol

The bill to make marijuana legal is down to its final few committees ahead of pivotal votes in the Minnesota Legislature. Those floor debates could happen yet this month, although more negotiations lie ahead. 
by Brian Bakst

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Researchers reveal U’s painful past with Minnesota’s Indigenous people

Researchers reveal U’s painful past with Minnesota’s Indigenous people

A massive new report details the University of Minnesota’s long history of mistreating the state’s Native people and lays out recommendations, including “perpetual reparations,” to improve relations between the U and Minnesota’s 11 tribal nations. 
by Dan Kraker and Melissa Olson

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Abortion drug still available in Minnesota despite conflicting rulings

Abortion drug still available in Minnesota despite conflicting rulings

Judges in Texas and Washington issued dueling rulings late Friday on mifepristone — a drug commonly used in medication abortions — spurring confusion about what comes next.
by Dana Ferguson

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The Dalai Lama apologizes for asking a young boy to suck his tongue

The Dalai Lama apologizes for asking a young boy to suck his tongue

The 87-year-old Buddhist high priest says he “regrets” kissing a young boy on the lips and asking him to "suck my tongue." A video capturing the incident went viral on social media, sparking outrage.
by Emily Olson

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Some ‘cautiously hopeful’ state oversight will lead to changes in Minneapolis police

Some ‘cautiously hopeful’ state oversight will lead to changes in Minneapolis police

A court-enforceable agreement between the city of Minneapolis and the state requires ambitious changes to how the Minneapolis Police Department functions. But achieving the goals of the agreement is going to require courageous leadership from elected officials and committed engagement from the public.
by Jon Collins

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Minnesota may soon OK free menstrual products in schools. These teens led the way

Minnesota may soon OK free menstrual products in schools. These teens led the way

High school students pressed lawmakers for years to act, detailing the practical indignities of dealing with periods at school. With a bill poised to pass the Legislature this year, the teens say they’ve learned lessons on power, persistence and making change.
by Sam Stroozas

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Inside a Twin Cities couple’s ‘Trans-Glam-Punk-Rock Love Story’

Inside a Twin Cities couple’s ‘Trans-Glam-Punk-Rock Love Story’

Two local artists — author Lynette Reini-Grandell and musician Venus de Mars — share their story of transitioning, resilience, and advocacy, now captured in a new memoir, “Wild Things: A Trans-Glam-Punk-Rock Love Story,” out now from Minnesota Historical Society Press.

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