Congress this week, as part of a deal to reopen the government, passed a provision that would restrict hemp-derived THC products, a move Minnesota producers say would be a major blow to their business.

Motorists can once again use the EZ Pass lanes on Interstate 394 between downtown Minneapolis and Golden Valley. The reversible lanes reserved for buses, motorcycles, carpools of two people or more and solo drivers who pay to use them reopened Sunday.

Senator Klobuchar voted against the hemp provision because she thought it would hurt the state’s small businesses.” By Ana Radelat, MinnPost Minnesota’s booming industry of intoxicating products made by hemp,

MINNEAPOLIS — After seven moderate Democrats and one Independent broke ranks with party leadership in the Senate, a deal to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history appears on track to pass by the end of the week. But Congressional Democrats representing Minnesota are not on board.

Minnesota’s two U.S. Senators have committed to staying the course as the high chamber clears a key hurdle to reopen the government.

After it reopens on Nov. 14, the Herbivorous Butcher, at 507 1st Ave. NE in Minneapolis, will be open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays.

MINNEAPOLIS — Drivers in the Twin Cities west metro will soon be able to use the E-ZPass lanes on Interstate 94 between Highway 100 and downtown Minneapolis. The lanes have been closed since July for bridge and ramp repairs in the center lanes of I-394.

Pierce Petersohn is a four-star recruit who is reopening his recruitment following the firing of Penn State head coach James Franklin.