MinnPost poll: Majority of Minnesotans support legalization of hemp and marijuana-derived edibles
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Support was similar across genders, ethnicities and education levels, but varied by party affiliation and age….
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Minnesota’s congressional candidates enter final stretch flush with political cash
Democratic Rep. Angie Craig holds a clear money advantage over Tyler Kistner in the most competitive race for Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District. Kistner’s challenger, Angie Craig has raised approximately $6.4 million and had $3,000,000 in cash on hand as of Sept. 30,…
Enbridge to pay $7 million more for Line 3 oil pipeline damages
plus: Hennepin County chief Public Defender resigns; New Ulm School Board election becomes flashpoint in national culture wars; Waseca’s THC gummy maker can create a new flavor within three days; and many more….
MinnPost poll: Ellison, Schultz tied weeks before Minnesota election for attorney general
Although the race for state auditor remains tied, DFL Secretary of State Steve Simon is leading Republican Kim Crockett….
U of M Regent Steve Sviggum asks if being ‘too diverse’ is cause of U of M-Morris enrollment decline
Plus – Student loan forgiveness open; sellers are still waiting to buy. Stay tuned for the results of our attorney general poll….
Hazelden Betty Ford ‘evolves,’ encouraging skills-based approach to family support
The Center City-based addiction treatment company will start to focus on a program called Community Reinforcement & Family Training. This helps family members develop skills that go beyond “enabling” or “tough love” beginning in the fall….
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Learn more about the MinnPost/Embold Research poll released this week, and other 2022 election stories that we are following….
Scott Jensen lacks military experience yet criticizes Walz for leaving National Guard after 24 years
Plus: Politico examines Minnesota’s THC edible laws; Mother Jones reports that Myon Burrell has signed on to Mary Moriarty’s campaign; CNN profiles Hennepin County’s homelessness efforts; and many other stories….
MinnPost poll: DFLer Walz has slight edge over GOP’s Jensen in close Minnesota governor’s race
47% preferred the DFLer, while 42% preferred Jensen. A similar sample was taken in June. Jensen and Walz were almost tied, with 40% supporting Jensen and 42% supporting Walz….
Minnesota sees an increase in help calls following lifeline number change
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline received more calls in the past months due to the change of the hotline number from a long three-digit number to 988 in mid-July. Advocates are concerned that frequent callers might not have access longer-term mental health care….