(MNN)-Minnesota will have a strong presence at the 2026 Winter Olympics in northern Italy, with 37 athletes competing for Team USA and another 22 with ties to the state representing other countries. The Minnesota athletes are expected to compete across multiple winter sports, continuing the state’s long tradition of Olympic participation. Competition at the Milan–Cortina Games begins Thursday, with the opening ceremony scheduled for Friday. The Winter Games are being held in venues across northern Italy, including Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, bringing global attention to the region as athletes from around the world compete for Olympic medals.
Cannabis Sales Strong
(MNN)-Minnesota's legal recreational cannabis market has crossed a major early milestone, with sales now exceeding $50 million, according to state officials. The growth follows the rollout of licensed retail operations that began last fall, marking t...
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Results of Minnesota Chippewa Tribe primary elections are in
Six member nations of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe held primary elections this week. Some candidates were elected to leadership positions by majority vote; others move on to the general election in June.
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Politics Friday: 3 congressional candidates vying for their party's endorsement
Friday at noon, a check-in on the only Minnesota congressional race guaranteed to send a new person to Washington. MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst speaks with three candidates seeking to represent the 2nd Congressional District.
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Raw dairy farm recalls some cheese products as FDA investigates E. coli outbreak
A California producer of raw milk and cheese products is recalling some of its products under pressure from federal officials
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