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July 31, 2023 3:54 PM

'Forever chemicals' prompt new warning about eating fish from Minnesota stretch of Mississippi

The new recommendations apply to the Mississippi River from the Ford Dam in St. Paul to the Hastings dam, known as Pool 2, as well as Lake Rebecca near Hastings.

by Kirsti Marohn

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July 31, 2023 12:57 PM

The science behind growing your own cannabis

The new law means Minnesotans 21 and older will be able to grow up to eight cannabis plants at a time.

by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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July 31, 2023 7:10 AM

Yes, heat can affect your brain and mood. Here's why

Hot summer temperatures can make you anxious and irritable and dull your thinking. Here's what researchers think is going on.

by Allison Aubrey

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July 31, 2023 4:00 AM

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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July 30, 2023 3:00 PM

Excitement builds for Minnesota cannabis market despite long process ahead

Officials say setting up the state’s marijuana regulation and retail structure will take time.

by Olivia Stevens

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July 29, 2023 4:36 PM

White Earth Nation to begin sale of recreational adult-use cannabis in August

White Earth’s dispensary will open to sell medical marijuana on Monday, with recreational sales to follow in the first half of next month.

by Melissa Olson

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July 29, 2023 8:00 AM

Red Lake cannabis sales will open a new chapter between tribe and Minnesotans

Red Lake Nation is preparing to sell recreational marijuana where it currently sells medicinal cannabis products on Aug. 1, the same day the state legalizes cannabis use.

by Melissa Olson

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July 29, 2023 6:00 AM

These scientists explain the power of music to spark awe

Many of us know that feeling of being transported by a song. Research reveals that listening to music can have profound effects on our mind and body.

by Rob Stein

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July 28, 2023 5:14 PM

Minnesota health officials investigating salmonella cases linked to unpasteurized milk

Minnesota health officials are investigating a cluster of illnesses caused by salmonella, and believed to be linked to drinking unpasteurized milk.

by MPR News Staff

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July 28, 2023 2:53 PM

The CDC sees signs of a late summer COVID wave

In July, coronavirus infections, hospitalizations and emergency room visits inched up. Recent summers have seen a bump in COVID-19. This year’s rise looks modest so far.

by Rob Stein

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