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A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding How Drugs Work

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Getting Started: A Primer on Stimulants and Depressants What are Stimulants? Stimulants are drugs that “stimulate” or wake-up the nervous system and can lead to increased energy, blood pressure, heart rate and positive mood. Stimulants are often used by college students who need to stay up late to study, truck drivers on long hauls, and athletes competing in high-intensity sports. …

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Nisswa welcomes new businesses, Clow Stamping funded.

Nisswa welcomes new businesses, Clow Stamping funded.

Business Happenings in Northern Lakes Area The Nisswa Chamber of Commerce reports some exciting news for local businesses. Adirondack Cafe has opened its doors after a change in ownership. Crew has taken over the former Coco & Co. space in Nisswa Square. Simply Minnesota has also opened downtown Nisswa, between Lundrigans and Meg’s Cabin. The Pine River Chamber of Commerce …

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Should Pistons adopt “Heat Culture”?

Should Pistons adopt "Heat Culture"?

The Pistons’ Coaching Search After a lackluster interview process with three reported finalists, the Detroit Pistons’ coaching search has gone quiet. The team could be waiting to see what unfolds with experienced head coaches like Monty Williams, or they could be hoping for a candidate who is still in the playoffs, such as Miami Heat assistant Chris Quinn. While Quinn …

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Pandemic causes decline in education enrollment

Pandemic causes decline in education enrollment

School Enrollment Fell and National Test Scores Plummeted During Pandemic Comment on this story Comment School enrollment fell. National test scores plummeted. Teaching jobs remained empty, mental health needs were on the rise, and roughly half of students were below grade level in at least one subject as this school year started. A federal study released Wednesday — “Report on …

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