MPR News PM Update

July 21, 2023

A rainy Saturday awaits, a lucky few getting some local downpours. Do me a favor and go dance in it (safely, please — and dramatically, of course). Get the latest on Updraft.

Fargo gunman had search history of mass shooting events
Law enforcement painted a chilling picture today of the suspect in last week’s attack: a man who studied mass killings online and armed himself in preparation for doing it himself.
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How, when, where you’ll be able to get recreational cannabis
It becomes legal in under two weeks. Beginning Aug. 1, people 21 and older can possess, use and grow cannabis in limited amounts in Minnesota.
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🏥 Health data roundup: COVID-19 in deer, cannabis-related emergency visits for kids
We've got some smart people working behind the scenes to break down all the numbers around all the health (I'm colleague-bragging.) An interesting bit: “Our research shows that SARS-CoV-2 was transmitted from humans to deer, mutated and was potentially transmitted back to humans.” Here's all that n' more.
🍄 Minneapolis mayor says police will look the other way on some psychedelic drugs
Today, Jacob Frey signed an executive order directing the city’s police department to deprioritize investigating or arresting people for using certain psychoactive plants like psilocybin mushrooms. The city pointed to studies showing such plants can help with medical conditions.
🎭 Arts Briefs: There are going to be more Snoopys in St. Paul
Art! Art! Art! We've got all the artsy things for you to check out this week. Think zombies, shamans, cannibals and trippy acid rock. Art on, Minnesota.
- Amy Felegy, MPR News
 
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