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A Ukrainian fencer scorned a Russian's handshake, challenging the sport's traditions

A Ukrainian fencer scorned a Russian's handshake, challenging the sport's traditions

The scandal between Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan and Russian fencer Anna Smirnova raised questions about neutrality, the limits of sportsmanship and one of fencing's oldest traditions, the handshake.
by Juliana Kim

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Withering heat is more common, but getting AC is still a struggle in public housing

Withering heat is more common, but getting AC is still a struggle in public housing

Many people in public housing are especially vulnerable to extreme heat, and there's no federal requirement for air conditioning. That leaves some tenants struggling to pay for it on their own.
by Jennifer Ludden

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Your guide to marijuana legalization in Minnesota

Your guide to marijuana legalization in Minnesota

Cannabis is now legal for adults 21 and older to possess, use and grow in Minnesota. The first dispensary selling marijuana for recreational use is open on the Red Lake Nation.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota cannabis businesses hope to plant the seed for home growing

Minnesota cannabis businesses hope to plant the seed for home growing

Starting Tuesday, Minnesotans 21 and older will be allowed to use, possess and grow marijuana under a new state law.
by Dana Ferguson

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

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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