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The Minnesota Department of Health will no longer fund programs that offer needle exchange, safe injection supplies and support services for drug users.
Needle exchange programs at risk of closure as state funding dries up
Advocates point to shifts in addiction treatment philosophy at the federal level and worry funding cuts are a sign of things to come.
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“This industry lobbied for its life — and moved the line,” said a release from MC Nutraceuticals, a maker of hemp-based products in Colorado.
U.S. Senate throws Minnesota’s hemp-based THC drinks and gummies industry a lifeline
A one-month reprieve, which could be extended, buys the hemp-derived THC industry more time to avoid a federal ban on their popular products.
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Prison industry giant CoreCivic announced Monday that it has finalized a five-year federal contract to reopen a long-shuttered prison in Appleton that will now hold immigrant detainees.
It’s official: Minnesota will have a new ICE detention center
A long-shuttered prison in Appleton will hold up to 1,600 immigrant detainees, beginning this fall.
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St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her said Thursday she has no plans to resign amid allegations of sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior toward city employees. What would happen if that changed?
What would happen next if St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her resigns amid sexual harassment allegations?
The St. Paul City Council would have 30 days to appoint an interim mayor, then likely schedule a special election.
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Minnesota is again stripping away how much aid students receive from the State Grant Program, this time because of a projected $131 million budget hole that lawmakers neglected to fill.
‘Let down by legislators’: Thousands of Minnesota college students face reduced financial aid due to legislative inaction
Students and education access advocates say lawmakers must find a solution to fully fund the state's largest financial aid program.
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Both Johnson and Walz leveraged their years as longtime teachers in the district to broaden their support, among former students and the politically powerful teachers’ unions.
Democrat Jake Johnson, a teacher, tries to solve the difficult math in a red district
Jake Johnson has already proven himself a strong fundraiser, having amassed nearly $1.9 million in campaign funds as of June 30.
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“I only work and work, and I can’t do anything else because I need to recover economically. I am the only one who is here with my daughter,” Alexa said in Spanish. “This is how many of us are.” ...via @19thnews.org
Single mothers lost months of income hiding from ICE — and now can’t afford to renew immigration papers
They survived ICE's takeover in Minneapolis. But now their DACA protections are set to expire, leaving dozens scrambling.
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Another great article by @blindeke.bsky.social @minnpost.bsky.social. Thanks for the shout out, Bill! And that particular photo really brings home the point lol www.minnpost.com/cityscape/20...
Did Minneapolis’ ugliest building have to be this bad?
An unholy storm merging a disdain for the past with an embrace of poor taste left downtown’s streets bereft.
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Meteorologists have been predicting smoky conditions in July and August since June. This is likely just the beginning.
The smoky season in Minnesota has just begun
Minnesota wildfires are a prelude as meteorologists expect more smoke across the state in July and August.
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Upper Mississippi River communities are exploring new ways to court tourists and introduce new lifeblood into the area. ...via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Tourism, entertainment give towns along Mississippi River a reboot
The Great River Road, an artery running from Minnesota to Louisiana, is providing a lifeline to small towns.
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The Republican-endorsed candidate for state auditor has embellished his record in an attempt to draw a contrast with his competitor. His campaign has promised to clarify the exaggerations.
The Republican-endorsed candidate for auditor claimed to be a ‘certified fraud examiner.’ He is not.
State auditor candidate Nate George has a prolific list of jobs, military service and credentials, but he’s also embellished his resume.
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"Nothing says 'pennant race' less than a bunch of mediocre teams chasing postseason, and it didn’t take a seam-headed savant to predict the lack of excitement around this flawed, uninspiring Twins team," writes Pat Borzi.
Regardless of how the team fares in July, the Twins organization needs to invest in winning
As first steps, the Twins needs to reject trade offers and extend the contracts of veterans Ryan Jeffers and Joe Ryan.
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Will the Minnesota Legislature break out of its log jam? Here's an early look at the state's most competitive battlegrounds.
Red state? Blue state? Here are the races that will likely determine party control at the Minnesota Legislature
Rematches abound in suburban nail-biters, plus coin-flips from Moorhead to the Iron Range.
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"If the new mayor can streamline the Department of Safety and Inspections to allow for both large-scale and small-scale investments, it would be a big shift for St. Paul’s business culture," writes @blindeke.bsky.social.
St. Paul tiptoes toward reforming its safety inspections process
If it streamlines its frustrating inspections system, St. Paul will make it easier for businesses to open and expand.
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Some Twin Cities EMS workers say they feel pushed to the brink and are calling for new leadership, staffing ratios aligned with increasing demands and greater investment in mental health supports.
Too few workers, too many emergencies, take toll on EMS providers’ mental health
Hennepin County's union representing paramedics and EMTs voted ‘no confidence’ in EMS leadership amid multiple concerns.
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The new unit will mix biofuel derived from crops, animal byproducts and even used cooking oil with jet fuel distilled from petroleum.
How Minnesota aims to become a global hub for sustainable aviation fuel
Unlike some green-coded industries, sustainable aviation fuel production enjoys bipartisan support from state and federal lawmakers.
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and I read this today and decided to bike them, and oh. just a delight to bike, and sit, and oh. this is why biking & walking is great.
Bill Lindeke@blindeke.bsky.social · last mo.I wrote about the new parks and trails on the North Minneapolis stretch of the Mississippi. They are amazing! www.minnpost.com/cityscape/20...
Welcome to the latest whiplash from Tim Connelly’s annual summer jubilee, writes Britt Robson.
Will Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball trade unlock the next level of superstardom in Anthony Edwards?
One of the best pure point guards in the NBA, LaMelo Ball is expected to help elevate Ant, Gobert.
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Justin Vernon of Bon Iver will perform as 'Bon' Dylan. @sheilaregan.bsky.social has a rundown of what else to expect at this year's Eaux Claires Music and Arts Festival.
Bon Iver, at Eaux Claires, to perform Bon Dylan. And yes, that’s spell-checked.
After an eight year hiatus, Eau Claire's Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) is hosting Eaux Claires music festival this summer.
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“I truly do love my job in the Senate, but I love my state more than any job and I believe that we can get to a better place,” Klobuchar said. “I don’t like the status quo.”
Klobuchar vows to be a transformative governor as she vies for Walz’s seat
Running against fraud and for ‘affordability,’ Amy Klobuchar said it was time to leave the U.S. Senate for home.
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The new single-issue voter? After striking out at the local and state levels, activists who oppose data centers are looking to the fall elections to slow down developments.
Data centers in Minnesota: The next big election issue
After striking out at the local and state levels, activists against data centers are looking to elections to slow down developments.
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Impending cuts to Medicaid threaten to alter Minnesota's addiction treatment landscape fundamentally. In the final installment in a series supported by the @pulitzercenter.org, Andy Steiner highlights a center in Mora, Minn. where moms in recovery can stay with their children.
Threatened Medicaid funding for addiction treatment throws moms, kids and a town into limbo
As financial uncertainty mounts amid threats to Medicaid funding, a treatment center for moms and kids in Mora, Minn., tries to survive.
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Disclosure reports offer a glimpse into the finances of members of Minnesota's congressional delegation – and can divulge possible conflicts of interest.
When it comes to personal wealth, Minnesota’s members of Congress are not equal
Financial disclosure reports show that party affiliation is no predictor of wealth as both Dems and GOPers list assets and liabilities.
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Check out this new article by @minnpost.bsky.social about Fairview's efforts to center healthy food access in patient care and our new community garden at Fairview's Rice Street Clinic: www.minnpost.com/community-he... #CommunityGarden #FoodInsecurity
Local effort to expand nutrition access pays dividends for patients
Outside of an M Health Fairview clinic in St. Paul, a community garden represents a more holistic approach to care.
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We are thrilled to announce that our Founder, Katy Armendariz, will be joining Andy Steiner, @minnpost.bsky.social's mental health and addiction reporter, for a conversation regarding the future of addiction treatment in Minnesota. #addictionrecovery #substanceuse #mentalhealth #Minnesota
The cause(s) of the deformed frogs phenomenon in Minnesota remains a mystery. ...via MNopedia
The Deformed Frogs of Le Sueur County
In 1995, students discovered deformed frogs in south-central Minn., sparking research into potential causes that remains inconclusive.
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“You can’t sugarcoat the big gap,” said Russ Adams of Lake Street Council. Still, he argued that the city had used “a very small infusion of money” effectively.
Minneapolis small businesses – and some big ones – start receiving assistance to remedy ICE surge
As businesses try to recover from the winter’s mayhem, checks are arriving from the city’s $7 million Small Business Resiliency Fund.
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