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Minnesota lawmakers say they're ready to take on vaping
Both Democrats and Republicans at the Minnesota State Capitol say they want to raise the age to buy tobacco to 21. Many cities have already enacted such a law, but anti-smoking advocates want a uniform, statewide approach.
After a decade of declining deer hunter numbers, this year’s youth hunt gave DNR wildlife managers a glimmer of hope. Nearly 30,000 kids took to the woods to hunt deer over MEA weekend — a huge increase over last year.
How to fend off the wintertime blues and stay active outside
There are plenty of good ways to avoid the cold weather blues and stay healthy. One of the best ways to keep riding the high of the summer is by continuing to go outside and stay active as you’re able.
Minnesota shuts Water Gremlin over lead poisoning threat
Two state agencies have ordered the shutdown of the White Bear Township fishing tackle and battery component maker after the children of employees were found to have dangerous levels of lead in their blood.
Early voting continues to increase in popularity in Minnesota
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon says the concept of “Election Day” has been redefined in recent years. Thanks to an increase in options for early voting, he says, Election Day “isn’t the day we vote — it's the last day that we vote."
Vapers say they’re unfairly tarred with the THC brush
Recent deaths and severe lung disease are linked to the vaping of a psychoactive compound found in marijuana, not nicotine by itself. But the bad PR around vaping doesn’t seem concerned about the distinction.