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Cathy Wurzer
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Activist: Automatically expunging cannabis convictions is step toward equity, but 'not far enough'

Activist: Automatically expunging cannabis convictions is step toward equity, but 'not far enough'

Elizer Darris spent time in prison but had his life sentence reversed on appeal. Since then, he’s worked to end mass incarceration in Minnesota and around the country.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Lukas Levin

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Amid addiction need, Augsburg's student recovery program seeks more participants

Amid addiction need, Augsburg's student recovery program seeks more participants

Since it launched in 1997, StepUP has stood out among Twin Cities collegiate recovery programs for its longevity and impact on students. Now Augsburg welcomes students outside its gates to participate.
by Olivia Stevens

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Colors on concrete: How Adam Turman paints Minnesota’s urban canvas

Colors on concrete: How Adam Turman paints Minnesota’s urban canvas

Adam Turman, a muralist known for his distinct style, paints Minnesota's urban landscapes and builds lasting relationships with notable institutions, infusing color into the state's iconic locales.
by Jacob Aloi

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Ready, set, grow: Minnesota to enter era of legal marijuana

Ready, set, grow: Minnesota to enter era of legal marijuana

Starting Tuesday it will be legal for adults to grow and possess marijuana in Minnesota. That doesn’t mean you’ll be able to buy from a licensed dealer anytime soon, but it’s a big step in the legal cannabis movement.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Art Hounds: Ely is about to get crowded

Art Hounds: Ely is about to get crowded

This week, the Art Hounds recommend the Blueberry Art Festival in Ely, Minn.; Deborah Foutch’s exhibition “Nine Artists in Conversation” in Minneapolis and Cow Tipping Press’s Cowchella in St. Paul.
by Heidi Raschke and Lukas Levin

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