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Walz gets pushback on COVID, Chauvin trial plans

Walz gets pushback on COVID, Chauvin trial plans

The governor’s vaccine-distribution and coronavirus-response strategies are getting pushback, and his request for money to bolster law enforcement ahead of the trial is sputtering in the Legislature.
by Brian Bakst

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Minnesota hemp industry still trying to catch fire

Minnesota hemp industry still trying to catch fire

It's been a bumpy ride for the nascent hemp industry in Minnesota, with changing regulations and falling prices. But industry leaders still expect a bright future as an alternative crop for Minnesota farmers.
by Dan Gunderson

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Against the odds, Minnesota women reunited with long-lost wedding dresses

Against the odds, Minnesota women reunited with long-lost wedding dresses

A mix-up at a Minnesota dry cleaner nearly a decade ago sent two women home with each other's wedding dresses — a mistake discovered just last month. Another business owner did some detective work, and arranged a meeting over the weekend to set things right.
by Tim Nelson

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Amid huge demand, food shelves urge people to seek help

Amid huge demand, food shelves urge people to seek help

One of the nation’s largest food banks — Minnesota-based Second Harvest Heartland — says it's seeing huge demand for its services amid the pandemic. And it’s urging people in need to go to a food shelf. 
by Mark Zdechlik

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All the home’s a stage: Far-flung actors, crew unite for Theater Mu’s new show

All the home’s a stage: Far-flung actors, crew unite for Theater Mu’s new show

After months of planning and with pandemic restrictions still in place, Theater Mu in St. Paul will launch its mainstage season on Saturday with a new production merging theater and film — a play that’s designed for, and speaks to, the times we’re living in. 
by Emily Bright

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'Pouring money from my pocket': Mpls. skyway business owners worried about slow return when COVID relents

'Pouring money from my pocket': Mpls. skyway business owners worried about slow return when COVID relents

By one estimate, 3 out of 5 skyway-level businesses have closed, at least temporarily. Other restaurant and shop owners are hanging on in the hopes that COVID-19 vaccines will spark a rebound.
by Matt Sepic

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