Grading Minnesota’s lakes, a safety guide to using cannabis, and celebrating Kate DiCamillo in MN

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.   To support “Worth It” and the important work of the Minnesota Star Tribune, subscribe today by visiting Startribune.com/WorthItToSubscribe.   Stay up to date with the Star Tribune at @startribune on TikTok, Bluesky, X, Facebook, and Instagram. Lemonada Media is on X, Facebook and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.