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Marijuana steadily creeps toward legalization
Is D.C. finally ready to let us toke up?
DAVE FERRELL
Never has there been such a concerted thrust to legalize the drug nationwide�for medical purposes, for the plain old joy of getting stoned, and for a gold mine in profits to be reaped by the industry.
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Pawlenty seeks speedy court treatment in unallotment appeal by Hart Van Denburg
If he loses the court battle, the state's fiscal picture is going to be thrown into chaos.[Jan 13, 07:00 AM | Comments (0)]
This week's cover: The national effort to legalize marijuana by Kevin Hoffman
At least 14 states have legalized pot in one form or another, with New Jersey jumping on the bandwagon just this week.[Jan 12, 06:34 PM | Comments (3)]
City Pages' most popular pot posts of 2009 by Jen Boyles
Toke one and read our top 10 pot stories from the year.[Jan 12, 02:52 PM | Comments (1)]
Mischke show notes: Jan. 12, 2010 by Hart Van Denburg
Join the conversation with T.D. Mischke on today's 'In The Stream' live from 2 - 3:30 p.m. [Jan 12, 01:55 PM | Comments (0)]
Pawlenty now 1-1 on unallotment in court, thanks to same judge by Hart Van Denburg
The governor's office says it's pleased with the new ruling ruling.[Jan 12, 01:43 PM | Comments (0)]
Smack down: Hennepin County releases heroin OD statistics by Matt Snyders
The good news: Only 22 overdose deaths in the metro in 2009. The bad news: That's almost double the deaths in 2008. 
Baby Dee anounces new album, tour by David Hansen
The mysterious singer songwriter will release an album in 2010 on Drag City, and will play the Cedar this April.[Jan 12, 12:27 PM | Comments (0)]
James Taylor, Carole King, Spoon, Black Lips, announce local dates by Andrea Swensson
A crop of upcoming shows keeps us soldiering on through January.[Jan 12, 10:37 AM | Comments (1)]
Win tickets to see Low at the Varsity this weekend by Jen Boyles
Tune in to Twitter at 2 p.m. to win free tickets.[Jan 12, 09:57 AM | Comments (0)]
Crazy Heart director talks country music, Jeff Bridges by Patrick Strait
Scott Cooper talks to Gimme Noise about his Oscar-buzzworthy film.Epic Sandwich: Surdyk's Deli provides quality and variety by Teddy Hobbins
The metro area has several great places to grab fine foods and great take-out. Surdyk's Deli falls into that category. [Jan 13, 06:24 AM | Comments (0)]
RIP: Maggiano's Little Italy by Jessica Chapman
Italian-American restaurant Maggiano's Little Italy will close for good Jan. 25.[Jan 13, 06:04 AM | Comments (0)]
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