Minnesota’s lakes are a source of pride, but does your favorite lake make the grade? There’s a new way for you to check out the stats on lakes around the state. As recreational cannabis expands, we’ve got some best practices for staying safe while getting high. Plus, a beloved novel by Kate DiCamillo celebrates a milestone. 

 

Read more about consuming cannabis safely. Get tickets to celebrate the 25th anniversary of “Because of Winn-Dixie.”

 

This week our guests are environmental reporter Greg Stanley, photojournalist Anthony Soufflé, general assignment reporter Elliot Hughes, and interim books editor Chris Hewitt.

 

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Minnesota&rsquo;s lakes are a source of pride, but does your favorite lake make the grade? There&rsquo;s a new way for you to check out the stats on lakes around the state. As recreational cannabis expands, we&rsquo;ve got some best practices for staying safe while getting high. Plus, a beloved novel by Kate DiCamillo celebrates a milestone.&nbsp;
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Read more about <a href="https://www.startribune.com/a-safety-guide-to-consuming-cannabis/601445866">consuming cannabis safely</a>. Get <a href="https://redballoonbookshop.com/event/2025-08-19/25th-anniversary-celebration-because-winn-dixie-kate-dicamillo-riverview-theatre">tickets</a> to celebrate the 25th anniversary of &ldquo;Because of Winn-Dixie.&rdquo;
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This week our guests are environmental reporter <a href="https://www.startribune.com/author/greg-stanley/6370510">Greg Stanley</a>, photojournalist <a href="https://www.startribune.com/author/anthony-souffle/600335199">Anthony Souffl&eacute;</a>, general assignment reporter <a href="https://www.startribune.com/author/elliot-hughes/600375018">Elliot Hughes</a>, and interim books editor <a href="https://www.startribune.com/author/chris-hewitt/6370568">Chris Hewitt</a>.
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To support &ldquo;Worth It&rdquo; and the important work of the Minnesota Star Tribune, subscribe today by visiting <a href="http://startribune.com/WorthItToSubscribe">Startribune.com/WorthItToSubscribe</a>.
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There&rsquo;s a reason compasses always point north. The North Star State is the land of 10,000 possibilities. That&rsquo;s where the Minnesota Star Tribune comes in. Each week, the people who know our state inside and out will reach into the spaces you might not know to share the stories worth your attention, the places worth a look, the events worth your time &ndash; and money. We&rsquo;re cutting a path through the woods. Come follow us.

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