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Will Minnesota’s THC Ban Create a $65M Black Market Overnight?

The federal government's proposed THC regulations threaten to destroy Minnesota's $200 million hemp industry with an unreasonable 0.4mg cap. Rather…

Twin Cities FinestDecember 7, 2025

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Urban Wildlife Encounters: Is Duluth Prepared for the Next Big Cat Visit?

The mountain lion sighting near Duluth schools reveals critical gaps in urban wildlife management. As human development encroaches on habitats,…

ThomasDecember 5, 2025

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Know Your Rights Cards to Digital Alerts: Inside Alight’s Immigration Hub

Minnesota's 'Immigration Hub' demonstrates how collaborative legal networks can effectively protect immigrant rights during aggressive enforcement operations. This model of…

ThomasDecember 5, 2025

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Behind Closed Doors: The Real Story of Osman’s Trump Invitation

Trump's characterization of Somalis as destructive to Minnesota ignores that 58% were born in America and 87% of immigrants are…

ThomasDecember 5, 2025

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Struggling with Opioids? Anoka County’s Website Offers 24/7 Help

{ "title": "Anoka County's Opioid Website: A Crucial Step Forward That Still Requires Broader Systemic Change", "content": "The launch of…

ThomasDecember 5, 2025

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Why Trump’s 2024 Campaign Already Has Minnesota’s Somalis Worried

{ "title": "Trump's War on Somalis: Cynical Scapegoating That Threatens American Values", "content": "Donald Trump's persistent targeting of the Somali…

ThomasDecember 5, 2025

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Breaking: Mayor Frey Shields Immigrants with Bold ICE Restriction Order

Mayor Frey's ban on ICE operations in city-owned spaces is a necessary but limited protection for immigrant communities facing politically-motivated…

ThomasDecember 5, 2025

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The Surplus Illusion: Why Budget Forecasts Show Both Good and Bad News

Minnesota's budget forecast reveals a dangerous pattern of celebrating short-term surpluses while ignoring structural deficits. Rising healthcare costs, lagging economic…

ThomasDecember 5, 2025

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