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New Minnesota marijuana law could force menu choice: THC or booze, but not both

New Minnesota marijuana law could force menu choice: THC or booze, but not both

Minnesota’s new marijuana law tweaked the state’s policies around hemp-derived THC products. Business owners say that could impact customer options and restaurant policies.
by Dana Ferguson

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With cannabis legalized, Twin Cities partygoers celebrate end of ‘prohibition’

With cannabis legalized, Twin Cities partygoers celebrate end of ‘prohibition’

At a First Avenue party Tuesday night, former governor Jesse Ventura said “Minnesota lifted a prohibition” with cannabis legalization, hearkening a new era for the state.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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Activist: Automatically expunging cannabis convictions is step toward equity, but 'not far enough'

Activist: Automatically expunging cannabis convictions is step toward equity, but 'not far enough'

Elizer Darris spent time in prison but had his life sentence reversed on appeal. Since then, he’s worked to end mass incarceration in Minnesota and around the country.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Lukas Levin

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Amid addiction need, Augsburg's student recovery program seeks more participants

Amid addiction need, Augsburg's student recovery program seeks more participants

Since it launched in 1997, StepUP has stood out among Twin Cities collegiate recovery programs for its longevity and impact on students. Now Augsburg welcomes students outside its gates to participate.
by Olivia Stevens

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The new CDC director outlines 3 steps to rebuild trust with the public

The new CDC director outlines 3 steps to rebuild trust with the public

Mandy Cohen led North Carolina's department of Health & Human Services throughout the pandemic. Now, she's taking what she learned to the national level.
by Sacha Pfeiffer, Megan Lim and Christopher Intagliata

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