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Hennepin County treatment court graduates commit to long-term recovery at first ceremony since COVID

Hennepin County treatment court graduates commit to long-term recovery at first ceremony since COVID

Since 1996, state treatment courts have provided an alternative to incarceration for some who enter the criminal justice system. Participants make regular appearances in front of a judge, are supervised under a probation officer and must submit to random drug and alcohol testing.
by Olivia Stevens

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Mosquitoes spread malaria. These researchers want them to fight it instead

Mosquitoes spread malaria. These researchers want them to fight it instead

Scientists have used a gene-editing technique to make mosquitos allies in the fight against malaria. Environmentalists are troubled by the idea of genetically modifying wild animals.
by Geoff Brumfiel

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Essentia's new $900M hospital in Duluth features amazing views, thoughtful planning

Essentia's new $900M hospital in Duluth features amazing views, thoughtful planning

After three and a half years of construction and two years of concept and design work, Essentia Health in Duluth celebrates the grand opening of its new $900 million hospital Thursday.
by Dan Kraker

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Duluth city councilors to introduce ban on smoking marijuana in public parks

Duluth city councilors to introduce ban on smoking marijuana in public parks

Duluth city councilors plan to introduce an ordinance to ban smoking marijuana in public parks and trails and some other public outdoor spaces. The state law that legalizes smoking marijuana on Aug. 1 leaves it up to cities to decide whether to allow it in public places.
by Dan Kraker

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New campaign to 'accept, prevent, treat' mental health concerns of Minnesota first responders

New campaign to 'accept, prevent, treat' mental health concerns of Minnesota first responders

While first responders rush to help, they're often the last to find help for themselves. Last week’s fatal shooting of police officer in Fargo comes just as the state of Minnesota launches a new mental health initiative for public safety professionals. It's called the “Accept, Prevent, Treat” campaign.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Lukas Levin

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