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Would a Walz appointment of a Walz staffer serve as a surrogate for Republicans to strike out at the DFL incumbent who will not be on the ballot himself? Probably not.

Baus has ended a 11-year association with Raymond Terrace

Despite fears of being absorbed by a massive recreational marijuana system passed this year, patients in the medical cannabis system authorized in 2012 might end up with the best of both worlds.

The job involves drafting rules covering everything from the requirements for each of the 14 licenses, how retailers are regulated, how potent cannabis can be and how social justice programs play out.

Jobs that are "safety sensitive" — think transportation, construction, others — will be subject to cannabis testing requirements, but employers can also test in six other job categories.

MinnPost reporter Peter Callaghan will lead this one-on-one conversation covering Walz's views on the top issues facing Minnesota one year into his second term and his growing national profile.

The bugs cited by Republicans include that the law allows public smoking and provides too-lax consequences for minors and those suspected of driving while impaired by marijuana.

The Metro Transit police chief says the agency is taking an "educational approach" to fare enforcement. For now.

Plus: Minnesota Republicans call for special session on marijuana law; one dead, one injured in shooting in Minneapolis neighborhood; child found safe following AMBER Alert; and more.

Reporter Walker Orenstein and freelance contributor Pat Borzi were also honored for reporting in politics and government and sports, respectively.