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A Life in Recovery, A Legacy of Service: Remembering Jim Steinhagen by @hazldnbettyford medium.com/p/remembering-…

Remembering all who served #memorialday

Youth cannabis use continues to decline in MN health.state.mn.us/news/pressrel/…

I deeply believe we need safe places to live our recoveries beyond the times that the group meets.

Minnesota on Verge of Becoming First State to Ban Prediction Markets lptv.org/minnesota-on-v…

The Blue Line shuts down this weekend. Bigger light rail closures are ahead. startribune.com/the-blue-line-…

thephoenixspirit.com/2026/05/aurora… #aurora #mn

"You don’t need expensive gear to photograph the aurora. A smartphone with night mode, a tripod, and a remote shutter can capture good images." Vincent Ledvina

thephoenixspirit.com/2026/05/safe-p… #traveling

"One of my highest priority items is to find the Alano Club where I can hang out … they are always the safest rooms in that locale."

Gov. Walz today announced a restructuring of leadership at the state Department of Human Services. John Connolly will serve as temporary commissioner. Shireen Gandhi will remain at DHS as deputy commissioner, along with DHS General Counsel Andrew Johnson as deputy commissioner.

There’s growing evidence that nature-based interventions can support people working through trauma and substance use by helping the nervous system settle.

In Memoriam: Nell Hurley

Retreats give us space to consider where we are, where we’ve been, and where we are going. May you enjoy your own company. -Mary Lou Logsdon

Settlement funds in Washington County will help churches better respond to addiction audacy.com/wccoradio/news…

KARE 11 Investigates: Hidden Ownership Ties, Millions in Medicaid Billing, Allegations of Fraud kare11.com/article/news/i…