Minnesota Now

Minnesota Now: July 1, 2025


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A new 15 percent tax on recreational marijuana products goes into effect July 1. It’s one of the highest taxes on such products in the US. We heard from a business owner and a lawyer on how this could impact the budding industry.


The state’s newest budget lowers funding for Minnesota’s disability waivers system. We learned more about the program and how the measure could impact people with disabilities.


A new Supreme Court ruling allows parents to pull their children from a classroom when public schools use LGBTQ+ plus themed books in lessons. An advocate joined the show to explain.


We heard a conversation with Justin Vernon of Bon Iver on his partnership with the Minnesota Lynx to promote gender equity.

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