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Minnesota Wants Public Feedback On First Draft of Cannabis Sale Regulations
(The Center Square) – Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management released its first draft of recreational marijuana sales regulations, and it wants public input. Since recreational marijuana was legalized in August, this will be the first set of rules for the state’s cannabis industry. The entire draft of rules, which is more than 100 pages long, is available for review until Aug. 30 on the state office’s website.
Minnesotan among US accents most confusing to AI, study finds
MINNEAPOLIS — Artificial intelligence has issues comprehending some American accents, with Minnesotan among the ones causing the most confusion.A study published last month by the language resource organization Guide2Fluency pinpointed the top 30 U.S. accents that trip up voice recognition technology in AI-driven devices and apps like Alexa, ChapGPT and Siri.With a survey size of 3,000 adults — broken down by age, gender and geography — the "Southern" accent was ranked first for the highest error rates in transcription and comprehension. Study authors say AI gets perplexed by the accent's "unique expressions and drawl."New York and New Jersey accents were ranked second and third, respectively, with Texan and Bostonian rounding out the top five.Minnesotan is ranked 13th on the list, although study authors didn't elaborate on its tricky features.Regional slang and distinct vowel sounds are big sources of AI befuddlement, as well as "cultural nuances," like the Cuban accent's blend of Southern American English and Cuban Spanish, or Cajun's inherent French flourishes.Authors say the study raises concerns about the accessibility, effectiveness and perceived trustworthiness of AI technology.
Minnesota’s Own SPAM Helps Maui Fire Victims with New Merch Drop
SPAM is an international food brand that has its roots in Minnesota and to this day, SPAM still calls the state home, so it must be that "Minnesota Nice" that is behind this latest effort to help the Maui fire victims. This week marks the one-year anniversary of the Lahaina...
One of Bob Dylan’s most Jewish songs is VP candidate Tim Walz’s favorite
Democratic vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz is a big rock music fan. He’s been spotted attending Bruce Springsteen concerts, and as governor he declared Mar. 5 to be “Bruce Springsteen Day” in Minnesota. He renamed a highway near Prince’s Paisley Park estate after the late pop-funk singer, a native of Minneapolis. Like many of the late...
MN Billboards Highlight Missing Indigenous People
Billboards across Minnesota are highlighting open cases of missing Indigenous people through the efforts of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) Office. The campaign aims to bring renewed hope to families searching for their loved ones, some of whom have been searching for them for decades. The featured individuals include Leo Coleman Cortez, Kateri Mishow, Mato Dow, Nevaeh Kingbird, Melissa Eagle Shield, Melissa Burt, Jeremy Jourdain, and April Geyer. Billboards have been installed in multiple locations, including Minneapolis and Burnsville. MMIR collaborated with families, law enforcement, and Crimestoppers to gather case information.
Popular Minnesota Airline Is Being Sued Over Recent ‘Meltdown’
Airline travel is a pain, but it is a necessary pain. As we've recently learned when something goes wrong with technology, it affects everything including airlines. So when CrowdStrike had its meltdown a few weeks ago it grounded thousands of flights for airlines worldwide. Now one popular Minnesota airline is being taken to court in a class-action lawsuit over the chaos surrounding the grounded flights.
Massive Minnesota Lottery Prize Sold in Southeast Minnesota Has Finally Been Claimed
Roseville, MN (KROC-AM News)- The holder of a valuable lottery ticket purchased in southeast Minnesota has finally come forward. The player purchased the ticket late last year during the Minnesota Lottery’s annual Millionaire Raffle, which is a game with limited tickets. The raffle tickets go on sale at the...
Italian American group demands Tim Walz step down: ‘Enemy of the community’
The Italian American Civil Rights League demanded that Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) step down as Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate over his alleged racism toward Italian Americans. IACRL board member Mike Crispi, a Trump delegate, published a letter from the group on X accusing Walz of racism and calling him an “enemy of the […]
Puppy stolen in Minneapolis returned to owner after robbery, assault
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Minneapolis police say a Cane Corso puppy that was taken from a 78-year-old man was returned by a "kind person" who purchased the dog and later saw reports that it was stolen. What we know. The puppy was returned to the 78-year-old man who was "knocked...
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