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Northern Lights at the Boulder Lake Dam

We drove up a little after midnight and joined the party at boulder lake, and were treated to some great lights!

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Solar storm on thursday

Best viewing between 2200 and 0200.

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In Moorhead, a rare opportunity to hit reset button on entire downtown

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The city across the river from Fargo is tearing down a mall to rebuild a downtown in hopes of drawing residents and fostering lively streets.

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State Parks in Minnesota

Last time we renewed tabs, we upgraded to the state park plate (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/parksplate.html). That means we get entrance into a state park whenever we go! So, we've been working on visiting at least one state park each weekend for this summer. Here are some resources I found: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/index.html https://www.mapofus.org/minnesota-state-park-map/

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Minnesota added 7,700 jobs in May despite uptick in unemployment rate - Strib

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>"It's one of the many indicators showing the continued strength of the economy," said Kevin McKinnon, interim commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). >The state unemployment rate also ticked up slightly but still remains low at 2.9%, according to data DEED released Thursday. It's nearly a percentage point lower than the U.S. jobless rate of 3.7%.

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More smoke from Canada fouling Minnesota, Wisconsin air - Duluth News Tribute

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> The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued an orange advisory, which means air pollution will be unhealthy for people with breathing issues, the elderly and young people. > Easterly winds are moving the smoke, much of it from fires in Quebec, west across the state, where it will linger into Thursday.

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Allina suspends policy that denied care to patients with large debts - Strib

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The policy likely violated an existing [agreement](https://www.ag.state.mn.us/Office/Communications/2022/docs/PrairieCare_AgreementAndOrder.pdf) with the state which protects MN citizens against abusive debt collection practices. >Southern Minnesota patients face a particular challenge if they lose access to Mayo, said Henehan, a partner with Kain-Henehan in Mendota Heights. > > "Mayo has got such a hold on all of those towns in southern Minnesota," she said. "When you get cut off from Mayo, you really get cut off from health care."

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Which new laws and policies are you excited about from the latest session?

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Check out the linked CBS article if you need a refresher - it's a lot. This is one of the most impactful legislative sessions we'll see for a while. To give a short list of my favorites: trans youth protections, conversion therapy ban, abortion protections, free school lunches and recreational cannabis legalization. The 2040 clean energy deadline is cool as well, if a bit ambitious.

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Minnesota enacts right-to-repair law, covers more devices than any other state - Ars Technica

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>It doesn't cover video game consoles, medical gear, farm or construction equipment, digital security tools, or cars. > >However, in demanding that manuals, tools, and parts be made available for most electronics and appliances, Minnesota's recently passed right-to-repair bill covers the most ground of any US state yet.

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Gov. Tim Walz signs historic bill legalizing marijuana in Minnesota - Strib

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Gov. Walz's signature makes Minnesota the 23rd state to legalize recreational marijuana.