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Morning Roundup: May 3, 2013

By Victoria Kim

Would-be assassin wanted to "punish" Obama over drug policy, the public hands in 371 tons of unused Rx drugs, and "Billy the Exterminator" is guilty of synthetic pot possession. MORE  

Minnesota Lawmakers Will Drug Test Themselves

By Bryan Le

With one voice, state politicians declare, "Bring on the cup." MORE  

Drunk Segway Riders Get the Green Light

By May Wilkerson

Segway DUIs don't count, rules a Minnesota court. MORE  

Morning Roundup: December 18, 2012

By Chrisanne Grise

Marines on duty will face random breathalyzer tests, medical marijuana dispensaries must remain cash-only, and the probe into Amy Winehouse's death is reopened. MORE  

The Fix Reviews Five New Rehabs

By Hunter R. Slaton

These substantive, star-rated assessments of facilities across the US can help you make a well-informed treatment decision. MORE  

The Retreat

Wayzata, Minn.

3 stars

Full days of AA stepwork combined with the “strangely spiritual” forested surroundings make this affordable, relatively strict Minnesota rehab a solid place to get sober. MORE  

Smoking Bans Slash Heart Attacks

By Valerie Tejeda

Banning workplace smoking leads to a reported 33% drop in heart attacks in one MN county. MORE  

Morning Roundup: August 9, 2012

By Gabrielle Wuhl

Governor Mark Dayton denies Rx-drug addiction, a storm brews over a Mexican drug-war memorial, and opposites attract with Kristen Bell and her sober fiancé. MORE  

Morning Roundup: February 2, 2012

By Will Godfrey

DEA reports a sharp drop in Florida Oxy purchases, NYC marijuana arrests rise for 7th straight year, and drunken Zamboni driver is arrested at hockey game. MORE  

Woman Caught Smuggling Heroin Through Minneapolis Airport

By Luke Walker

Heroin mule intercepted with pounds of dope in Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. MORE  

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