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Tom Crann
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In Kenyon, the police chief knows demons, desperation and hope

In Kenyon, the police chief knows demons, desperation and hope

Lee Sjolander speaks candidly of lessons learned from a traumatic childhood in southern Minnesota and his struggles with mental health. In doing so, he's flipping the stereotype of the hardened, stoic chief and reshaping the police's role in Kenyon.
by Catharine Richert

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Minnesota's departure from coal will mean more natural gas, nuclear

Minnesota's departure from coal will mean more natural gas, nuclear

Minnesota is in the midst of a historic transition in how it generates electricity. Xcel Energy last week announced plans to close all of its remaining coal-fired power plants in the state by 2030 -- and to increase its solar capacity in the Upper Midwest by 1,400 percent.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Co-occuring disorders common for youth substance use

When mental health disorders and substance use appear together, they are called "co-occuring disorders," and they're more common than not, according to Dr. Joseph Lee, the medical director of youth services at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Special session starts, but when will it end?

Special session starts, but when will it end?

The Minnesota Legislature tiptoed into its special session Friday focused on passing a new two-year $48 billion state budget. How long it takes them is anyone's guess.
by Brian Bakst

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