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What's Zyn? And why there was a shortage this summer
Zyn pouches are the latest nicotine craze in the world of cigarette substitutes, with over 130 million containers sold in the first quarter of this year. Health experts and lawmakers are concerned.
As Gov. Tim Walz introduces himself to the nation, his daughter Hope helps him relate
Hope Walz, Minnesota’s first daughter, has gone viral in videos from the State Fair and about text-free driving as her dad, Gov. Tim Walz, takes the spotlight Wednesday night at the DNC.
Authorities investigating source of two sheens spotted on Mississippi River
State and local agencies are investigating the source of a substance that left a two-mile long sheen on the Mississippi River on Tuesday between Coon Rapids and Fridley. A second, smaller sheen was detected Wednesday.
Lt. Gov. Flanagan on Walz’s skills, flubs, tribal relations and potential promotion
If the Harris-Walz ticket prevails, Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan will become the state’s first female governor and the country’s first female Native American governor. She joined Morning Edition Host Cathy Wurzer by phone Wednesday to talk about Walz’s and her own future.
More police, cameras at the Minnesota State Fair in 2024
The State Fair Police Department is now 185 strong, up from 170 last year and 130 in 2022. Another hundred or so officers from local, state and federal agencies will flesh out the ranks charged with the responsibility of two million fairgoers, employees, volunteers and vendors.
Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with police near Chicago's Israeli consulate on second night of DNC
Multiple pro-Palestinian demonstrators were arrested after clashing with police during a protest that began outside the Israeli consulate and spilled out onto the surrounding streets on the second night of the Democratic National Convention.