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August 4, 2023 4:00 AM

Cases of illegal gummies and an overnight run out of state: Tales from Minnesota’s THC trade

Court filings reveal how the owners of a North Dakota company navigated the gray areas of Minnesota’s fledgling THC edibles law and a regulatory system still in its infancy.

by Ellie Roth

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August 3, 2023 4:34 PM

Reducing the carbon footprint of the cannabis industry

Recreational marijuana is now officially legal in Minnesota but this may not be great news for the climate given the intense greenhouse gas emissions of growing the plant indoors. So as the cannabis industry continues to expand, how can it reduce its massive carbon footprint?

by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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August 3, 2023 11:20 AM

New details released in State Patrol fatal shooting of Ricky Cobb on I-94

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension on Thursday identified the trooper who shot Cobb during an early morning confrontation Monday along I-94 in Minneapolis. Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed or has video of the incident to contact them.

by MPR News Staff

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August 3, 2023 4:00 AM

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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August 2, 2023 3:56 PM

Vacation Bible schools offers families free, low-cost options for summer child care

Between summer camps and day care, parents can spend thousands of dollars to keep their kids busy during the months long break. Vacation Bible schools have been consistently low-cost options for families for years.

by Kyra Miles

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August 1, 2023 7:20 PM

'It's about time': Celebration marks Red Lake Nation’s recreational cannabis dispensary opening

The first customers at NativeCare in the town of Red Lake said they were excited and grateful to be able to purchase products at the tribal nation’s recreational marijuana store.

by Melissa Olson

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August 1, 2023 4:40 PM

Minneapolis' first legally married same-sex couple reflects on a decade of gay marriage

Ten years ago Tuesday, Margaret Miles and Cathy ten Broeke became the first Minneapolis couple to tie the knot after same-sex marriage became legal in Minnesota. For them, Aug. 1 isn’t just their wedding anniversary, it’s a day to mark “being a part of something so much bigger than us.”

by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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August 1, 2023 4:12 PM

Bodycam video shows tense moments as troopers confront, fatally shoot man along I-94

Body camera and squad car video released Tuesday by the Minnesota State Patrol showed how tensions escalated quickly early Monday morning before a trooper fatally shot Ricky Cobb II along Interstate 94 in Minneapolis.

by MPR News Staff

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July 31, 2023 3:55 PM

Aquatic group works to offer year-round pool access to north Minneapolis

Since north Minneapolis’ only public indoor pool closed in 2007, a group formed a swimming and triathlon team to ensure young people continued to swim. Now the organization, V3 Sports is on the verge of restoring year-round access to a pool, and more.

by Aaliyah Demry

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July 31, 2023 2:10 PM

Civil jury finds St. Paul cop liable in on-duty 2017 killing

A federal jury on Monday found St. Paul police officer Nathaniel Younce civilly liable for the fatal shooting of Cordale Handy in 2017. Jurors on Tuesday awarded $11.5 million in damages to Handy’s family.

by Matt Sepic and Jon Collins

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