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Health data roundup: COVID-19 in deer, cannabis-related emergency visits for kids

Health data roundup: COVID-19 in deer, cannabis-related emergency visits for kids

We’ve got mainly good news on COVID-19 in humans, but bad for deer. Also: cannabis storage safety and a recent downward trend in marijuana use among Minnesota teens. 
by Alyson Clary and Craig Helmstetter

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Minneapolis mayor says police will look the other way on some psychedelic drugs

Minneapolis mayor says police will look the other way on some psychedelic drugs

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Friday signed an executive order directing the city’s police department and other agencies to deprioritize investigating or arresting people for using certain psychoactive plants, such as psilocybin mushrooms.
by MPR News Staff

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These farmworkers thought a new overtime law would help them. Now, they want it gone

These farmworkers thought a new overtime law would help them. Now, they want it gone

Washington state is among a handful of states with new laws granting farmworkers the right to earn time-and-a-half for overtime work. But for many workers, things haven't turned out as expected.
by Andrea Hsu and Ximena Bustillo

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Minnesota DNR's potential park rule changes get pushback from fungi foragers

Minnesota DNR's potential park rule changes get pushback from fungi foragers

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is revamping its rules for its parks and trails for the first time in more than 15 years. And while they say it's mostly to comply with new state laws and account for newer activities like geocaching, one big change could complicate forays for foragers and morel hunters.
by Tim Nelson and Gracie Stockton

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Fargo shooting updates: Suspect had search history of mass shooting events

Fargo shooting updates: Suspect had search history of mass shooting events

Law enforcement has released more information about the gunman in last week’s shooting in Fargo, N.D., that killed officer Jake Wallin and injured two other officers and a bystander.
by MPR News Staff

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Tony Bennett, masterful stylist of American musical standards, dies at 96

Tony Bennett, masterful stylist of American musical standards, dies at 96

Tony Bennett, the eminent stylist and last of the great saloon singers whose devotion to classic American songs and knack for creating new standards such as “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” graced a decadeslong career, has died at 96.
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NFL owners unanimously OK the Commanders sale to Josh Harris; Dan Snyder fined $60M on the way out

NFL owners unanimously OK the Commanders sale to Josh Harris; Dan Snyder fined $60M on the way out

NFL owners have unanimously approved the sale of the Washington Commanders from Dan Snyder to a group led by Josh Harris. The deal is for a North American professional sports record of $6.05 billion.
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Vikings rookie WR Jordan Addison cited for 140 mph driving in 55 zone by state patrol

Vikings rookie WR Jordan Addison cited for 140 mph driving in 55 zone by state patrol

Minnesota Vikings first-round draft pick Jordan Addison has been cited for speeding and reckless driving after a state trooper clocked him at 140 mph in his sports car in a 55 mph zone.
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